Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Cumberland (2025)
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Listed with official data; 12 schools in Cumberland, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 179Cockermouth SchoolCockermouth · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 41.4 (B)
- 218Austin FriarsCarlisle · Independent All-throughA level APS: 39.4 (B)
- 378Keswick SchoolKeswick · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 34.2 (C+)
- 460The Nelson Thomlinson SchoolWigton · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 31.4 (C)
- 553William Howard SchoolBrampton · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 31.1 (C)
- 627Netherhall SchoolMaryport · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 30.1 (C)
- 733St Benedict's Catholic High SchoolWhitehaven · Local authority SecondaryA level APS: 30.1 (C)
- 837Trinity SchoolCarlisle · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 29.5 (C)
- 935Richard Rose Central AcademyCarlisle · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 29.1 (C)
- 1032Workington AcademyWorkington · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 29.1 (C)
- 1133West Lakes AcademyEgremont · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 28.7 (C)
- 1247Caldew SchoolCarlisle · Academy SecondaryA level APS: 26.2 (C-)
| # | School | Sector | A level APS | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cockermouth School Cockermouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.4 (B) | 79.4 Top 25% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 1,254 |
| 2 | Austin Friars Carlisle · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 39.4 (B) | 18.1 Lower 50% | 15.6 Attainment 8 | 278 |
| 3 | Keswick School Keswick · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.2 (C+) | 77.5 Top 25% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,208 |
| 4 | The Nelson Thomlinson School Wigton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 31.4 (C) | 60.4 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 1,095 |
| 5 | William Howard School Brampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 31.1 (C) | 53.3 Top 50% | 45.0 Attainment 8 | 1,312 |
| 6 | Netherhall School Maryport · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 30.1 (C) | 27.0 Lower 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 894 |
| 7 | St Benedict's Catholic High School Whitehaven · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 30.1 (C) | 33.1 Lower 50% | 41.2 Attainment 8 | 990 |
| 8 | Trinity School Carlisle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 29.5 (C) | 37.0 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 1,711 |
| 9 | Richard Rose Central Academy Carlisle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 29.1 (C) | 34.8 Lower 50% | 42.3 Attainment 8 | 1,035 |
| 10 | Workington Academy Workington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 29.1 (C) | 32.1 Lower 50% | 40.5 Attainment 8 | 1,234 |
| 11 | West Lakes Academy Egremont · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 28.7 (C) | 32.9 Lower 50% | 40.8 Attainment 8 | 1,017 |
| 12 | Caldew School Carlisle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 26.2 (C-) | 46.5 Lower 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 990 |
Cockermouth School in Cockermouth leads the 2025 list of sixth forms by a level results in Cumberland with A level APS 41.4 (B). Of the 12 schools shown, 8 are academy, 3 are local authority, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider North West sixth forms by a level results league table, every school on the Cumberland page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best a levels school in Cumberland?
Cockermouth School in Cockermouth, North West ranks first among sixth forms by a level results in Cumberland with A level APS 41.4 (B) (Pupils on roll: 1,254).
How are sixth forms by a level results in Cumberland ranked?
Schools ranked by average A level points per entry. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.