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Cockermouth School
Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9HF, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.9 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,285
Capacity
1,363
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.9, placing it in the top 23% of schools nationwide. The percentage of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 73%, with 58% reaching grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, 79% of pupils progress to university, with a notable 37% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a strong commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.9 | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 58% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 53% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 44% | Top 17% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 37% | Top 20% |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.5%
White Other2.2%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.66719, -3.35106 · CA13 9HF
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN142306
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cockermouthschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cockermouth School rated by Ofsted?
Cockermouth School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2012.
Is Cockermouth School a good school?
Cockermouth School scores 65.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Cockermouth School in GCSEs?
Cockermouth School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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