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Cockermouth School

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personMr Richard King

corporate_fareCOCKERMOUTH SCHOOL ACADEMY

location_onCockermouth, CA13 9HF

language Visit Website phone 1900898888

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,322

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Attainment 8

51.9

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Cumberland

#723 of 3,216 nationally

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Cockermouth School is a Academy converter secondary school in Cockermouth, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Cockermouth School is an academy converter in Cockermouth, Cumberland, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of COCKERMOUTH SCHOOL ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,285 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9, placing the school #2 in Cumberland and #723 of 3,216 nationally. 57.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 29.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 68.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 42.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.24 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

57.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)29.1%

Entering EBacc53.40%

EBacc APS4.8

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51.40%

EBacc APS4.64

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.91

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS5.15

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS5.03

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.77

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*19.4%

Achieving A*–A42.8%

Achieving A*–B68.6%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.0%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate85.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 February 2024

Inspection Report

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06 October 2020

Inspection Report

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22 May 2018

Inspection Report

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31 August 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-05-22

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-05-10

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-05-21

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,285 pupils. During this period, there were 35 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,285	35	2.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,285	45	3.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,283	17	1.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,285	19	1.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,279	15	1.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,322	17	1.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,322	19	1.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,326	34	2.6%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,335	35	2.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,333	29	2.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,333	28	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,326	14	1.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,327	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,321	32	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,340	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,340	15	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,339	21	1.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,309	30	2.3%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,316	31	2.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,323	37	2.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,310	14	1.1%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,316	17	1.3%	3.0%	7
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,316	23	1.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,335	22	1.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,334	21	1.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,336	10	0.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 101 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 78 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree47%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree42%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree44%

agree18%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree46%

agree17%

disagree9%

strongly disagree24%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree62%

agree29%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree26%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree34%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree35%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree31%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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