- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
34 first choices, 34 offers made
Met the standard at 1154%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 266
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
Schools in CA12
A postcode district in Cumberland
- Postcode district
- 8 schools and nurseries
In short: CA12 is a postcode district in Cumberland with 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 nursery. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries86 primary · 2 secondary · 1 nursery
Top-rated
All CA12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CA12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CA12
6 in CA12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
7 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 1136%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.0%
- Pupils
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.8
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
4 first choices, 4 offers made
Met the standard at 1133%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 41
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.8
Top Secondary Schools in CA12
2 in CA12, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
199 first choices, 200 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,208
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Nurseries in CA12
1 in CA12, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Monkeys Day Nursery
Keswick, CA12 5RY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CA12
1 in CA12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
199 first choices, 200 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1650.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.5%
- Pupils
- 1,208
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.2
Special Schools in CA12
1 in CA12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Old Windebrowe
Keswick, CA12 4NT · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Private Schools in CA12
1 in CA12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Old Windebrowe
Keswick, CA12 4NT · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CA12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good3
- Not graded yet3
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in CA12 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CA12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CA12 has 8 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CA12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CA12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CA12?
CA12 has 8 schools, including 6 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 nursery, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CA12?
The highest-ranked schools in CA12 on Eduscope are Keswick School, St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School, Braithwaite CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in CA12?
There is 1 independent school in CA12, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in CA12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in CA12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.