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.

Cumberland has 19 secondary schools, of which 2 (11%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 16 rated Good — 95% of secondary schools in Cumberland are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Keswick 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.

19
Total schools
2
Outstanding
11%
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 75 View school
🥈 Cockermouth School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
🥉 The Nelson Thomlinson School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
4. William Howard School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
5. Millom School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
6. Caldew School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
7. St Benedict's Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
8. St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
9. Workington Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
10. The Whitehaven Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
11. Richard Rose Morton Academy
Secondary
 Good 42 View school
12. Richard Rose Central Academy
Secondary
 Good 40 View school
13. Energy Coast UTC
Secondary
 Good 40 View school
14. St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 39 View school
15. Trinity School
Secondary
 Good 39 View school
16. West Lakes Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 39 View school
17. Netherhall School
Secondary
 Good 37 View school
18. Solway Community School
Secondary
 Good 31 View school
19. Beacon Hill Community School
Secondary
 Good 25 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 2 (11%) 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?
11% of secondary schools in Cumberland are rated Outstanding and 84% 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.