- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
10 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1138%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 88
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.6
Schools in CA9
A postcode district in Westmorland and Furness
- Postcode district
- 5 schools and nurseries
In short: CA9 is a postcode district in Westmorland and Furness with 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries52 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All CA9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CA9
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 CA9
2 in CA9, best first
Top Secondary Schools in CA9
1 in CA9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
24 first choices, 24 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1630.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.6%
- Pupils
- 113
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.3
Nurseries in CA9
2 in CA9, highest Ofsted grade first
Alston Pre-School
Alston, CA9 3QU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Gilderdale Nursery
Alston, CA9 3BE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CA9, 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.
- Good4
- Not graded yet1
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 CA9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CA9 has 5 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 CA9
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 CA9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CA9?
CA9 has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CA9?
The highest-ranked schools in CA9 on Eduscope are Alston Primary School, Samuel King's 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 CA9?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in CA9 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.