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Primary schools in and near Cockermouth

All 2 primary schools in Cockermouth, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Cockermouth

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  1. Fairfield Primary School

    Cockermouth, CA13 0DX · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cockermouth average.

    47 first choices, 47 offers made

    Met the standard at 1183%

    Cockermouth 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.0%Cockermouth 3.7%
    Pupils
    455
    Pupils per teacher
    22.0
    View school Fairfield Primary School
  2. All Saints' CofE School

    Cockermouth, CA13 9BH · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Inadequate in 3 areas
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Cockermouth average, high absence.

    8 first choices, 8 offers made

    Met the standard at 1135%

    Cockermouth 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.1%Cockermouth 3.7%
    Pupils
    147
    Pupils per teacher
    18.5
    View school All Saints' CofE School

Just outside Cockermouth

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Cockermouth.

  1. Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy

    1.9 miles from Cockermouth · Academy · Primary · Ages 0 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Cockermouth average.

    32 first choices, 30 offers made

    Met the standard at 1174%

    Cockermouth 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.8%Cockermouth 3.7%
    Pupils
    193
    Pupils per teacher
    24.4
    View school Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
  2. Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School

    2.1 miles from Cockermouth · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good or better
    • Church of England

    Results well above the Cockermouth average, low absence.

    23 first choices, 23 offers made

    Met the standard at 1187%

    Cockermouth 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    2.5%Cockermouth 3.7%
    Pupils
    146
    Pupils per teacher
    23.6
    View school Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
  3. St Bridget's CofE School

    2.7 miles from Cockermouth · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Cockermouth average.

    6 first choices, 6 offers made

    Met the standard at 1147%

    Cockermouth 65%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.8%Cockermouth 3.7%
    Pupils
    82
    Pupils per teacher
    11.9
    View school St Bridget's CofE School
The big picture

How Cockermouth's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Ofsted grades in Cockermouth

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 1
  • Good: 1 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Cockermouth

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    1 of the 2 primary schools in Cockermouth have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    2 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Cockermouth, explained

There are 2 primary schools in Cockermouth, teaching 602 children. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

65.3% of pupils in Cockermouth met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

10.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,325 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 5.5% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Cockermouth?
There are 2 primary schools in Cockermouth, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Cockermouth?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Cockermouth on Eduscope are Fairfield Primary School and All Saints' CofE School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Cockermouth ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Cockermouth perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Cockermouth, 65% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Cockermouth primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Cockermouth is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Cockermouth?
When choosing a primary school in Cockermouth, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 2 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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