The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.9
8.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 210 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,285
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- LEARNING FOR LIFE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard King (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Cockermouth School a selective school?
No. Cockermouth School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Cockermouth School?
Cockermouth School currently has 1,285 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cockermouth School take?
Cockermouth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cockermouth School?
Cockermouth School is in Cockermouth, CA13 9HF, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cockermouth School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cockermouth School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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