Best Boarding Schools in Cumberland
3 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- In Cumberland, 1.2% of schools, or 3 out of 258, are boarding schools, which is in line with the national average of 1.2%.
- Boarding schools in Cumberland have a high Ofsted rating, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 1 Good out of 2 inspected.
- Cumberland's boarding schools have 1,369 pupils, with 8.6% eligible for free school meals, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 16.90, indicating relatively low class sizes.
- These schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.39, Attainment 8 score of 49.33, and 58.7% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 258 boarding schools in Cumberland, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.39 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 16.9:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,939 | £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.