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Church of England schools in Cumberland

All 47 Church of England schools in Cumberland.

47 schools in Cumberland

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  1. Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School

    Cockermouth, CA13 0PG · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    23 first choices, 23 offers made

    Ready for secondary school87%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 5Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    146
    View school Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
  2. Lanercost CofE Primary School

    Brampton, CA8 2HL · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    12 first choices, 12 offers made

    Ready for secondary school82%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 6Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    84
    View school Lanercost CofE Primary School
  3. St James' CofE Junior School

    Whitehaven, CA28 7HG · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    Ready for secondary school74%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 6Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    156
    View school St James' CofE Junior School
  4. Shankhill CofE Primary School

    Carlisle, CA6 6JA · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Ready for secondary school83%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 7Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    44
    View school Shankhill CofE Primary School
  5. Crosby-on-Eden CofE School

    Carlisle, CA6 4QN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    11 first choices, 11 offers made

    Ready for secondary school88%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 5Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    93
    View school Crosby-on-Eden CofE School
  6. Hayton CofE Primary School

    Brampton, CA8 9HR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    13 first choices, 13 offers made

    Ready for secondary school88%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 6Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    142
    View school Hayton CofE Primary School
  7. Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy

    Cockermouth, CA13 0QY · Academy · Primary · Ages 0 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    32 first choices, 30 offers made

    Ready for secondary school74%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 5Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    193
    View school Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
  8. Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School

    Cleator, CA23 3AR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    5 first choices, 5 offers made

    Ready for secondary school78%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    36
    View school Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School
  9. Scotby CofE Primary School

    Carlisle, CA4 8AT · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    26 first choices, 28 offers made

    Ready for secondary school78%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 7Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    215
    View school Scotby CofE Primary School
  10. Wiggonby CofE School

    Wigton, CA7 0JR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Ready for secondary school75%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 11Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    61
    View school Wiggonby CofE School
  11. Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery

    Seascale, CA20 1AZ · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    16 first choices, 16 offers made

    Ready for secondary school81%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 7Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    96
    View school Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery
  12. Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery

    Carlisle, CA5 7DD · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    9 first choices, 9 offers made

    Ready for secondary school70%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 7Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    74
    View school Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
  13. Rosley CofE School

    Wigton, CA7 8AU · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    8 first choices, 8 offers made

    Ready for secondary school67%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 5Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    66
    View school Rosley CofE School
  14. Rockcliffe CofE School

    Carlisle, CA6 4AA · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Ready for secondary school58%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 9Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    115
    View school Rockcliffe CofE School
  15. Wreay Church of England Primary School

    Carlisle, CA4 0RL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Ready for secondary school54%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    75
    View school Wreay Church of England Primary School
  16. St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School

    Keswick, CA12 4HZ · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    34 first choices, 34 offers made

    Ready for secondary school54%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 6Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    266
    View school St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
  17. Kirkbampton CofE School

    Carlisle, CA5 6HX · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    4 first choices, 5 offers made

    Ready for secondary school63%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 6Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    94
    View school Kirkbampton CofE School
  18. St Bridget's CofE School

    Whitehaven, CA28 6NY · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    5 first choices, 5 offers made

    Ready for secondary school36%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 9Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    66
    View school St Bridget's CofE School
  19. St Matthew's CofE School

    Wigton, CA7 3NT · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results close to the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    8 first choices, 8 offers made

    Ready for secondary school57%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 6Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    51
    View school St Matthew's CofE School
  20. Beckermet CofE School

    Beckermet, CA21 2YD · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results below the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    12 first choices, 12 offers made

    Ready for secondary school50%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 9Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    73
    View school Beckermet CofE School
  21. St Michael's CofE Primary School

    Wigton, CA7 2HN · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Cumberland church of england schools average.

    2 first choices, 2 offers made

    Ready for secondary school56%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 10Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    45
    View school St Michael's CofE Primary School
  22. Dean CofE School

    Workington, CA14 4TH · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    10 first choices, 10 offers made

    Ready for secondary school45%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 7Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    96
    View school Dean CofE School
  23. Plumbland CofE School

    Wigton, CA7 2DQ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average, low absence.

    3 first choices, 3 offers made

    Ready for secondary school67%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 8Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    53
    View school Plumbland CofE School
  24. Houghton CofE School

    Carlisle, CA3 0PA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Cumberland church of england schools average.

    17 first choices, 22 offers made

    Ready for secondary school68%

    Cumberland church of england schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed a year
    About 11Cumberland church of england schools about 11
    Pupils
    179
    View school Houghton CofE School
The big picture

How Cumberland's Church of England schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Cumberland 57%England 62%Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School: 10%Blackford CofE Primary School: 13%Crosscanonby St John's CofE School: 18%Montreal CofE Primary School: 33%Gilsland CofE Primary School: 33%All Saints' CofE School: 35%St Bridget's CofE School: 36%Braithwaite CofE Primary School: 36%Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School: 42%Waberthwaite CofE School: 43%The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided): 43%Borrowdale CofE Primary School: 44%Boltons CofE School: 45%St Michael's CofE Primary School: 45%Maryport CofE Primary School: 45%Dean CofE School: 45%St Bridget's CofE School: 47%Beckermet CofE School: 50%St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School: 54%Wreay Church of England Primary School: 54%St Michael's CofE Primary School: 56%St Matthew's CofE School: 57%Rockcliffe CofE School: 58%Kirkbampton CofE School: 63%Plumbland CofE School: 67%Rosley CofE School: 67%Houghton CofE School: 68%Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery: 70%St James' CofE Junior School: 74%Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy: 74%Wiggonby CofE School: 75%Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School: 78%Scotby CofE Primary School: 78%Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery: 81%Lanercost CofE Primary School: 82%Shankhill CofE Primary School: 83%Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School: 87%Hayton CofE Primary School: 88%Crosby-on-Eden CofE School: 88%0%25%50%75%100%
Church of England schools in Cumberland

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Cumberland average 4.7%Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School: 2.5%Waberthwaite CofE School: 2.5%Crosby-on-Eden CofE School: 2.5%Rosley CofE School: 2.6%Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy: 2.8%Kirkbampton CofE School: 2.9%Lanercost CofE Primary School: 2.9%St James' CofE Junior School: 3%St Matthew's CofE School: 3%Hayton CofE Primary School: 3.3%St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School: 3.3%Dean CofE School: 3.5%Ireby CofE School: 3.6%Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery: 3.6%Shankhill CofE Primary School: 3.7%Scotby CofE Primary School: 3.7%Walton & Lees Hill CofE School: 3.8%St Bridget's CofE School: 3.8%Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery: 3.8%St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School: 3.8%Gilsland CofE Primary School: 4.1%Wreay Church of England Primary School: 4.1%Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School: 4.2%Plumbland CofE School: 4.3%Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School: 4.4%Rockcliffe CofE School: 4.6%St Michael's CofE Primary School: 4.8%St Bridget's CofE School: 4.8%Borrowdale CofE Primary School: 4.9%Beckermet CofE School: 4.9%All Saints' CofE School: 5.1%Maryport CofE Primary School: 5.2%St Michael's CofE Primary School: 5.3%Montreal CofE Primary School: 5.3%Houghton CofE School: 5.7%Captain Shaw's CofE School: 5.7%Wiggonby CofE School: 5.7%Blackford CofE Primary School: 5.8%Boltons CofE School: 6%Braithwaite CofE Primary School: 6%Kirkland Church of England Academy: 6.1%Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School: 7.3%The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided): 8.2%Crosscanonby St John's CofE School: 9.8%Trinity School: 10.3%St Bega's CofE Primary School: 10.9%0%4%8%12%16%
Church of England schools in Cumberland

Ofsted grades in Cumberland

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 15 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 1 of 32
  • Good: 31 of 32
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 32
  • Inadequate: 0 of 32
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Cumberland

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    66 of the 47 Church of England schools in Cumberland have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

    Show schools with no religious character
  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

    Show Good or Outstanding
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About these schools

Church of England schools in Cumberland, explained

There are 47 Church of England schools in Cumberland, teaching 6,146 children. 37 are run by the council and 9 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 independent school.

100% of the schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 1 of them is Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

56.6% of pupils in Cumberland church of england schools met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 10% to 88%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

14.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,240 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 13.3% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

Looking further afield? See Church of England schools near me, or everything in Cumberland.

Questions

Questions parents ask

How many Church of England schools are in Cumberland?
There are 47 Church of England schools in Cumberland, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best Church of England schools in Cumberland?
The highest-ranked Church of England schools in Cumberland on Eduscope are Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School, Lanercost CofE Primary School and St James' CofE Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How many Ofsted Outstanding Church of England schools are in Cumberland?
Cumberland has 1 Church of England schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 31 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are Church of England schools in Cumberland ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Cumberland Church of England schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across Church of England schools in Cumberland is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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