Best Primary Schools in Cumberland
157 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Cumberland, 157 primary schools, accounting for 60.9% of all primary schools, provide education to 23,045 pupils.
- Ofsted inspections in Cumberland show 94.2% of schools are Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 11 Outstanding and 118 Good out of 137 inspected.
- In Cumberland, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.36, with spending per pupil at £8,416, compared to the national average of £7,460.
- Primary schools in Cumberland have 53.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with 22.9% eligible for free school meals and 13.5% having special educational needs.
Austin Friars
Carlisle, CA3 9PB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils323
P/T Ratio–
LH
Lime House School
Carlisle, CA5 7BX
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils76
P/T Ratio–
Bookwell Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Egremont, CA22 2LT
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence4.9%
Pupils194
P/T Ratio22.7
BP
Bassenthwaite Primary School
Keswick, CA12 4QH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected100%
Absence4.4%
Pupils23
P/T Ratio7.7
SC
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Carlisle, CA1 2UE
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence6.9%
Pupils184
P/T Ratio15.8
BC
Braithwaite CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Keswick, CA12 5TD
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence3.9%
Pupils44
P/T Ratio13.4
CC
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Carlisle, CA6 4QN
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected83%
Absence3.8%
Pupils87
P/T Ratio15.0
SB
St Bridget's CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Whitehaven, CA28 6NY
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence5.8%
Pupils77
P/T Ratio15.4
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
Lanercost CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Brampton, CA8 2HL
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence2.8%
Pupils85
P/T Ratio17.9
Haverigg Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Millom, LA18 4HA
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence4.4%
Pupils175
P/T Ratio23.1
RH
Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Carlisle, CA5 7DD
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected57%
Absence3.7%
Pupils74
P/T Ratio17.0
Kirby Moor School
Brampton, CA8 2AB
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils60
P/T Ratio–
Progress Schools - Carlisle
Carlisle, CA1 1EJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils12
P/T Ratio–
EP
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Cockermouth, CA13 0QY
Academy · Primary · Ages 0–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence4.7%
Pupils197
P/T Ratio24.0
AP
Allonby Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Maryport, CA15 6QG
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence10.1%
Pupils18
P/T Ratio9.7
BS
Bewcastle School
Ofsted
Good
Carlisle, CA6 6PF
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.1%
Pupils14
P/T Ratio6.2
Captain Shaw's CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Millom, LA19 5TG
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence5.3%
Pupils32
P/T Ratio11.2
Kirkbampton CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Carlisle, CA5 6HX
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected45%
Absence4.0%
Pupils111
P/T Ratio20.5
Maryport CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Maryport, CA15 6JN
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.5%
Pupils279
P/T Ratio21.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 157 primary schools in Cumberland, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,416 | £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.