Best Catholic Schools in Cumberland
19 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Cumberland, 19 Roman Catholic schools make up 7.4% of all schools, which is above the national average of 3.7%.
- Cumberland's Catholic schools have 5,442 pupils, with 31.6% eligible for free school meals and 16.7% having special educational needs.
- Ofsted inspections show 92.3% of Cumberland's Catholic schools are Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 11 Good out of 13 inspected.
- Cumberland's Catholic schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.36, spend £8,177 per pupil, and have a persistent absence rate of 21.7%.
Austin Friars
Carlisle, CA3 9PB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils323
P/T Ratio–
SC
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Carlisle, CA1 2UE
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence6.9%
Pupils184
P/T Ratio15.8
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Workington, CA14 5LN
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence6.1%
Pupils215
P/T Ratio19.2
St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 8AJ
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.1%
Pupils202
P/T Ratio19.8
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Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport
Maryport, CA15 8HN
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.5%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio19.9
SP
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cleator Moor, CA25 5DG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence5.0%
Pupils262
P/T Ratio16.5
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Egremont, CA22 2BD
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence5.5%
Pupils206
P/T Ratio22.4
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Ofsted
Good
Carlisle, CA2 4NL
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.69
Attainment 836.9
Eng+Maths46%
Pupils694
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Carlisle, CA2 4JD
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.8%
Pupils230
P/T Ratio18.9
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 7TE
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected45%
Absence5.7%
Pupils243
P/T Ratio20.1
SJ
St James' Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Millom, LA18 4AS
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence5.3%
Pupils182
P/T Ratio21.2
St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Workington, CA14 3EE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.63
Attainment 836.9
Eng+Maths44%
Pupils517
SC
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Wigton, CA7 9HZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils125
P/T Ratio19.3
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 8UG
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8-0.29
Attainment 842.6
Eng+Maths55%
Pupils992
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Workington, CA14 2DW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence4.6%
Pupils196
P/T Ratio21.8
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Whitehaven, CA28 9PG
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence4.5%
Pupils190
P/T Ratio20.1
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Frizington, CA26 3PX
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected25%
Absence8.5%
Pupils45
P/T Ratio12.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 258 catholic schools in Cumberland, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 59% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.50 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,177 | £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.