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Faith schools in Cumberland

All 66 faith schools in Cumberland.

66 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    23 first choices, 23 offers made

    Met the standard at 1187%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.5%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    146
    Pupils per teacher
    23.6
    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 faith schools average, low absence.

    12 first choices, 12 offers made

    Met the standard at 1182%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.9%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    84
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school Lanercost CofE Primary School
  3. St Mary's Catholic Primary School

    Whitehaven, CA28 9PG · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland faith schools average, low absence.

    20 first choices, 21 offers made

    Met the standard at 1176%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.4%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    195
    Pupils per teacher
    20.5
    View school St Mary's Catholic Primary School
  4. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    Met the standard at 1174%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.0%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    156
    Pupils per teacher
    22.3
    View school St James' CofE Junior School
  5. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Met the standard at 1183%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.7%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    44
    Pupils per teacher
    14.2
    View school Shankhill CofE Primary School
  6. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    11 first choices, 11 offers made

    Met the standard at 1188%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.5%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    93
    Pupils per teacher
    17.9
    View school Crosby-on-Eden CofE School
  7. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    13 first choices, 13 offers made

    Met the standard at 1188%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.3%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    142
    Pupils per teacher
    16.4
    View school Hayton CofE Primary School
  8. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    32 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1174%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.8%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    193
    Pupils per teacher
    24.4
    View school Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
  9. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    5 first choices, 5 offers made

    Met the standard at 1178%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.2%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    36
    Pupils per teacher
    13.0
    View school Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School
  10. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    26 first choices, 28 offers made

    Met the standard at 1178%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.7%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    215
    Pupils per teacher
    18.2
    View school Scotby CofE Primary School
  11. 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 faith schools average.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Met the standard at 1175%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.7%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    61
    Pupils per teacher
    14.2
    View school Wiggonby CofE School
  12. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    16 first choices, 16 offers made

    Met the standard at 1181%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.8%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    96
    Pupils per teacher
    15.5
    View school Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery
  13. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    9 first choices, 9 offers made

    Met the standard at 1170%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.6%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    74
    Pupils per teacher
    14.0
    View school Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
  14. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    8 first choices, 8 offers made

    Met the standard at 1167%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.6%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    66
    Pupils per teacher
    14.3
    View school Rosley CofE School
  15. St Bridget's Catholic Primary School

    Egremont, CA22 2BD · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Cumberland faith schools average, low absence.

    20 first choices, 20 offers made

    Met the standard at 1162%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.8%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    198
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
  16. Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport

    Maryport, CA15 8HN · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good in every area
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results below the Cumberland faith schools average, low absence.

    13 first choices, 13 offers made

    Met the standard at 1154%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.5%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    204
    Pupils per teacher
    18.3
    View school Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport
  17. 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 faith schools average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Met the standard at 1158%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.6%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    115
    Pupils per teacher
    16.3
    View school Rockcliffe CofE School
  18. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

    Cleator Moor, CA25 5DG · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results well above the Cumberland faith schools average, low absence.

    38 first choices, 39 offers made

    Met the standard at 1170%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.8%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    271
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
  19. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

    Workington, CA14 2DW · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results below the Cumberland faith schools average, low absence.

    18 first choices, 18 offers made

    Met the standard at 1153%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.0%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    199
    Pupils per teacher
    22.1
    View school St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
  20. Wreay Church of England Primary School

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

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

    Results below the Cumberland faith schools average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 7 offers made

    Met the standard at 1154%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.1%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    75
    Pupils per teacher
    17.3
    View school Wreay Church of England Primary School
  21. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School

    Wigton, CA7 9HZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cumberland faith schools average.

    20 first choices, 20 offers made

    Met the standard at 1191%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.4%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    136
    Pupils per teacher
    18.8
    View school St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
  22. St James' Catholic Primary School

    millom, LA18 4AS · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results above the Cumberland faith schools average, low absence.

    28 first choices, 28 offers made

    Met the standard at 1164%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.3%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    186
    Pupils per teacher
    22.8
    View school St James' Catholic Primary School
  23. 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 below the Cumberland faith schools average, low absence.

    34 first choices, 34 offers made

    Met the standard at 1154%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.3%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    266
    Pupils per teacher
    23.2
    View school St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
  24. Kirkbampton CofE School

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

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

    Results above the Cumberland faith schools average, low absence.

    4 first choices, 5 offers made

    Met the standard at 1163%

    Cumberland faith schools 57%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.9%Cumberland faith schools 6.4%
    Pupils
    94
    Pupils per teacher
    16.9
    View school Kirkbampton CofE School
The big picture

How Cumberland's faith schools spread out

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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%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 25%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%St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle: 41%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%St Begh's Catholic Junior School: 47%St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington: 47%Beckermet CofE School: 50%St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 53%St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School: 54%Wreay Church of England Primary School: 54%Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport: 54%St Michael's CofE Primary School: 56%St Matthew's CofE School: 57%St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 57%Rockcliffe CofE School: 58%St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle: 60%St Bridget's Catholic Primary School: 62%Kirkbampton CofE School: 63%St James' Catholic Primary School: 64%Plumbland CofE School: 67%Rosley CofE School: 67%Houghton CofE School: 68%St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 69%Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery: 70%St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 70%St James' CofE Junior School: 74%Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy: 74%Wiggonby CofE School: 75%St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 76%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%St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School: 91%0%25%50%75%100%
Faith schools in Cumberland

Days missed

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

Cumberland average 5.0%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%St Bridget's Catholic Primary School: 3.8%St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School: 3.9%St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 4%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%St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 4.4%Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport: 4.5%Rockcliffe CofE School: 4.6%St Michael's CofE Primary School: 4.8%St Bridget's CofE School: 4.8%St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 4.8%Borrowdale CofE Primary School: 4.9%Beckermet CofE School: 4.9%St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington: 5%All Saints' CofE School: 5.1%St Bede's Catholic Primary School: 5.1%Maryport CofE Primary School: 5.2%St Michael's CofE Primary School: 5.3%St James' Catholic Primary School: 5.3%Montreal CofE Primary School: 5.3%St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle: 5.3%St Mary's Catholic Primary School: 5.6%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%St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 6%Braithwaite CofE Primary School: 6%St Begh's Catholic Junior School: 6.1%Kirkland Church of England Academy: 6.1%St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School: 6.4%St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle: 7.2%Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School: 7.3%St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington: 7.4%The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided): 8.2%St Benedict's Catholic High School: 8.5%Crosscanonby St John's CofE School: 9.8%St John Henry Newman Catholic School: 10%Trinity School: 10.3%St Bega's CofE Primary School: 10.9%0%4%8%12%16%
Faith schools in Cumberland

Ofsted grades in Cumberland

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 21 newer or converted schools don't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 1 of 45
  • Good: 44 of 45
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 45
  • Inadequate: 0 of 45
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Cumberland

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    66 of the 66 faith 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.

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  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.

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About these schools

Faith schools in Cumberland, explained

There are 66 faith schools in Cumberland, teaching 11,539 children. 49 are run by the council and 15 are academies or free schools. Among them are 2 independent schools.

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.

57.3% of pupils in Cumberland faith 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 91%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

21.8% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,266 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 15.3% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many faith schools are in Cumberland?
There are 66 faith schools in Cumberland, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best faith schools in Cumberland?
The highest-ranked faith schools in Cumberland on Eduscope are Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School, Lanercost CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary 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 faith schools are in Cumberland?
Cumberland has 1 faith schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 44 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are faith 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 faith schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across faith 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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