- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
12 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1182%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.9%
- Pupils
- 84
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Schools in CA8
A postcode district in Cumberland
- Postcode district
- 10 schools and nurseries
In short: CA8 is a postcode district in Cumberland with 9 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries109 primary · 2 secondary
Top-rated
All CA8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CA8
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 CA8
9 in CA8, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
13 first choices, 13 offers made
Met the standard at 1188%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 142
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
4 first choices, 4 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 2.8%
- Pupils
- 43
- Pupils per teacher
- 12.8
Top Secondary Schools in CA8
2 in CA8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
202 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,312
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Sixth Forms in CA8
1 in CA8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
202 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.9%
- Pupils
- 1,312
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.2
Special Schools in CA8
1 in CA8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Kirby Moor School
Brampton, CA8 2AB · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 63
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in CA8
1 in CA8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Kirby Moor School
Brampton, CA8 2AB · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18 · Boys
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 63
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CA8, 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
- Good7
- Not graded yet2
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in CA8 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 CA8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CA8 has 10 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 CA8
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 CA8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CA8?
CA8 has 10 schools, including 9 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 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 CA8?
The highest-ranked schools in CA8 on Eduscope are Lanercost CofE Primary School, Hayton CofE Primary School, Castle Carrock 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 CA8?
There is 1 independent school in CA8, 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 CA8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in CA8 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.