- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
4 first choices, 4 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 40
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.8
Schools in CA7
A postcode district in Cumberland
- Postcode district
- 28 schools and nurseries
In short: CA7 is a postcode district in Cumberland with 18 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 nurseries2818 primary · 3 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All CA7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CA7
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 CA7
18 in CA7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
7 first choices, 7 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 61
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
8 first choices, 8 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.6%
- Pupils
- 66
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
Top Secondary Schools in CA7
3 in CA7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
163 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 1,095
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
31 first choices, 31 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1631.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 150
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.2
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results well below the England average.
34 first choices, 34 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 135
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.4
Nurseries in CA7
7 in CA7, highest Ofsted grade first
Westnewton Pre School
Wigton, CA7 3NT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Abbeytown Pre-School Playgroup
Wigton, CA7 4RU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Blh Childcare Unit
Wigton, CA7 8PA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CA7
1 in CA7, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
163 first choices, 170 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 1,095
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.4
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CA7, 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
- Good18
- Not graded yet9
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 CA7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CA7 has 28 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 CA7
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 CA7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CA7?
CA7 has 28 schools, including 18 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CA7?
The highest-ranked schools in CA7 on Eduscope are Bowness-on-Solway Primary School, Wiggonby CofE School, Rosley CofE 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 CA7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in CA7 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.