
Best Primary Schools in Cockermouth
7 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Cockermouth, 7 primary schools serve 1,242 pupils, accounting for 50.0% of primary schools in the area.
- Cockermouth's primary schools have 100.0% Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 1 Outstanding and 4 Good out of 5 inspected schools.
- Primary schools in Cockermouth have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.36, with 11.3% of pupils having special educational needs, and 9.3% eligible for free school meals.
- At KS2, 57.6% of pupils in Cockermouth's primary schools meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 9.2%, and spending per pupil of £7,116.
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Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Cockermouth, CA13 0QY
Academy · Primary · Ages 0–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence4.7%
Pupils197
P/T Ratio24.0
BD
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cockermouth, CA13 0PG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence3.8%
Pupils132
P/T Ratio21.3
Broughton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cockermouth, CA13 0YT
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected74%
Absence4.1%
Pupils142
P/T Ratio19.9
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Lorton School
Cockermouth, CA13 9UL
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected33%
Absence6.3%
Pupils45
P/T Ratio12.6
Fairfield Primary School
Cockermouth, CA13 0DX
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.5%
Pupils447
P/T Ratio22.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 primary schools in Cockermouth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cockermouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 9% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,116 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.
