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Cockermouth School

Academy converter · Cockermouth · CA13 9HF

Ages 11–18 · 1,254 pupils · Cumberland

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

51.4

Overall absence

9.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-03-13

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.23
−20+2
Attainment 851.4
English & maths grade 5+55%
English & maths grade 4+76%
EBacc entry51%

EBacc APS: 4.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.3%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
7.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,102

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

1,254 pupils · 1,363 places

Pupils on roll
1,254
Boys / girls
633 / 621
School capacity
1,363
Capacity fill
1,254 / 1,363 (92%)
Free school meals
17.2%
FSM pupils
179
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LEARNING FOR LIFE TRUST
Academy trust
LEARNING FOR LIFE TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Richard King

Location

Address
Castlegate Drive
Postcode
CA13 9HF
Town
Cockermouth
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Cumberland
District
Cumberland
Constituency
Penrith and Solway
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
32 on roll / 32 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Cockermouth, Cumberland, 1,254 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 17.2%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Cockermouth
8
Secondary schools in Cockermouth
1
Academies among open schools in Cockermouth
75% (6)
Open schools in CA13
8
Secondary in CA13
1
Open schools in Cumberland LA
181
Secondary in Cumberland LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CockermouthNear CA13

  • All Saints' CofE School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Cockermouth · CA13 9BH · Cumberland

    Ages 2–11

    0.2 miles away

  • Fairfield Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Cockermouth · CA13 0DX · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM6.3%

    0.7 miles away

  • Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Cockermouth · CA13 0PG · Cumberland

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM0.0%

    2.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Richard King
Telephone
01900898888
Website
http://www.cockermouthschool.org/

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