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We combine official data sources and our methodology to highlight consistent performance. Use filters to personalise results based on what matters to your family.

Are all Cumberland neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Cumberland Area

Schools across the Cumberland council area. Explore 22 secondary schools in Cumberland. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Lime House School, Keswick School, and Austin Friars. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Cumberland

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Cumberland29%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cumberland39.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cumberland27%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cumberland3.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cumberland6.6/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Cumberland

29%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cumberland

39.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cumberland

27%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cumberland

3.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cumberland

6.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Cumberland

Showing 1-20 of 22 schools

Lime House School
Dalston
Keswick School
Keswick
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Austin Friars
Etterby
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Cockermouth School
Cockermouth
The Nelson Thomlinson School
Wigton
William Howard School
Brampton
The Whitehaven Academy
Hensingham
Millom School
Millom
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Hensingham
Trinity School
Denton Holme
Richard Rose Morton Academy
Morton
Solway Community School
Silloth
Workington Academy
Stainburn
Caldew School
Dalston
Richard Rose Central Academy
City Centre
St John Henry Newman Catholic School
Belah
Beacon Hill Community School
Aspatria
Netherhall School
Maryport
St Joseph's Catholic High School, Workington
Harrington
West Lakes Academy
Egremont