Best Primary Schools in Cumberland 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 144 schools across Cumberland. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Cumberland has 144 primary schools, of which 11 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 126 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in Cumberland are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Ashfield Infant & Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Cumberland follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

144
Total schools
11
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
56.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Ashfield Infant & Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Lanercost CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥉 Bookwell Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
4. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
5. Stoneraise School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
6. Jericho Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
7. Crosby-on-Eden CofE School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
8. Shankhill CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. Fairfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. Gosforth CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. Allonby Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Bewcastle School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Great Orton Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Holme St Cuthbert School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Wigton Nursery and Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Grasslot Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Netherton Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Oughterside Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Moresby Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Cumberland?
There are 144 primary schools in Cumberland, of which 11 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Cumberland?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Cumberland is Ashfield Infant & Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Cumberland?
Primary and secondary school applications in Cumberland are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Cumberland council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Cumberland?
8% of primary schools in Cumberland are rated Outstanding and 88% are rated Good. 85.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.