Best Secondary Schools in Cumberland 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Cumberland. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

21%

Outstanding rate

56.6%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Keswick School Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
🥈	The Nelson Thomlinson School Secondary	Outstanding	63	View school
🥉	Cockermouth School Secondary	Good	59	View school
4.	Trinity School Secondary	Good	55	View school
5.	West Lakes Academy Secondary	Outstanding	53	View school
6.	William Howard School Secondary	Good	52	View school
7.	Richard Rose Morton Academy Secondary	Good	51	View school
8.	Netherhall School Secondary	Good	50	View school
9.	St Benedict's Catholic High School Secondary	Good	50	View school
10.	Richard Rose Central Academy Secondary	Good	46	View school
11.	St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Secondary	Good	44	View school
12.	Solway Community School Secondary	Good	41	View school
13.	Workington Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	40	View school
14.	Caldew School Secondary	Requires Improvement	39	View school
15.	Millom School Secondary	Requires Improvement	39	View school
16.	Beacon Hill Community School Secondary	Good	38	View school
17.	Energy Coast UTC Secondary	Outstanding	35	View school
18.	St John Henry Newman Catholic School Secondary	Requires Improvement	32	View school
19.	The Whitehaven Academy Secondary	Inadequate	27	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Cumberland?

There are 19 secondary schools in Cumberland, of which 4 (21%) 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 Keswick 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?

21% of secondary schools in Cumberland are rated Outstanding and 53% 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.