Best Primary Schools in Cumberland 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 143 schools across Cumberland. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Cumberland has 143 open primary schools. Of the 143 with a published Ofsted inspection, 11 (8%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 96% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Ashfield Infant & Nursery School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Cumberland follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

143
Total schools
11
Outstanding (historic grade)
8%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
56.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Cumberland

Best primary schools in CumberlandTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in CumberlandTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in CumberlandPrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in CumberlandYear 7 onwards How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Cumberland?
There are 143 open primary schools in Cumberland (closed schools are excluded). 11 of the 143 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Cumberland?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Cumberland is Ashfield Infant & Nursery School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Cumberland?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Cumberland?
Primary and secondary applications in Cumberland are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Cumberland council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.