Grammar schools in Cockermouth
There are no grammar schools in Cockermouth.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Only 47 of the 226 local authorities in the UK still have any, and Cumberland is not one of them, so every state secondary in Cockermouth admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith, about 24.7 miles away in Westmorland and Furness. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Nearest grammar schools to Cockermouth
Straight-line distance from the centre of Cockermouth — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | Penrith | 24.7 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Lancaster | 48.2 miles | Girls | Good |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Lancaster | 48.4 miles | Mixed | Good |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Clitheroe | 67.2 miles | Mixed | Outstanding |
| Skipton Girls' High School | Skipton | 72.5 miles | Girls | Good |
| Ermysted's Grammar School | Skipton | 72.7 miles | Boys | Good |
Schools in Cockermouth
Cockermouth has 8 open schools. Browse all Cockermouth schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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