Cumberland School
Details
| Age Range | 7-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Rivington Lane, BL6 7RX |
| School Website | https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/our-locations/our-schools/cumberland-school/ |
| Telephone | 1204324446 |
| URN | 135541 |
School Census
| Total | 68 |
| Girls/Boys | 11/57 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 16.2%/83.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/01/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/01/2022 | Good |
| 26/06/2018 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/01/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/06/2018 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2025 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 11 December 2024 | Additional inspection | View |
| 18 January 2022 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 13 December 2018 | Additional inspection | View |
| 26 June 2018 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 16 June 2015 | Standard inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 06 March 2012 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.09 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.26 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.4 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
Nearby Schools
Rivington and Blackrod High School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rivington Lane, , BL6 7RU