- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 21 offers made
Met the standard at 1176%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 195
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.5
Schools in CA28
A postcode district in Cumberland
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: CA28 is a postcode district in Cumberland with 15 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2415 primary · 3 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All CA28 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CA28
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 CA28
15 in CA28, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.0%
- Pupils
- 156
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
61 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1189%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 363
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.8
Top Secondary Schools in CA28
3 in CA28, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
180 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 859
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
187 first choices, 191 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 990
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Nurseries in CA28
7 in CA28, highest Ofsted grade first
ABC Day Nursery
Whitehaven, CA28 7PG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Busy Bees Day Nursery
Whitehaven, CA28 6SF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Happy Hours Private Day Nursery
Whitehaven, CA28 6RS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CA28
3 in CA28, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
180 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 859
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
187 first choices, 191 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 990
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Mayfield School
Whitehaven, CA28 8UG · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 274
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.7
Special Schools in CA28
1 in CA28. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Mayfield School
Whitehaven, CA28 8UG · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 274
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.7
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CA28, 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.
- Outstanding1
- Good17
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
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 CA28 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CA28 has 24 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 CA28
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 CA28
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CA28?
CA28 has 24 schools, including 15 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 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 CA28?
The highest-ranked schools in CA28 on Eduscope are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, St James' CofE Junior School, Jericho 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 do I choose the right school in CA28?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in CA28 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.