Best Private Schools in Cumberland
6 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Cumberland, 6 independent schools (2.3% of 258) educate 573 pupils, a small but notable part of the region's educational landscape.
- 100.0% of inspected private schools in Cumberland achieved Good or Outstanding ratings, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 0 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 3 inspected.
- Private schools in Cumberland have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, significantly lower than the national average of 23.8%, and 19.5% have special educational needs.
- Pupils in Cumberland's private schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 13.01 and only 4.0% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, indicating a gap in performance compared to national levels.
Austin Friars
Carlisle, CA3 9PB
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18
KS2 Expected–
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Pupils323
P/T Ratio–
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Lime House School
Carlisle, CA5 7BX
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils76
P/T Ratio–
Kirby Moor School
Brampton, CA8 2AB
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils60
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 private schools in Cumberland, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 54% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.26 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 13.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,537 | £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.