Schools in Cockermouth, North West (2025)
8 schools · 2,321 students · 6 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 146.
Cockermouth, in North West, has 8 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 2,321 students. By level there are 7 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 6 academy, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Cockermouth's schools is 146, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 8 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School (95.4, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Fairfield Primary School (92.7, top 5% of primary schools nationally), and Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy (85.0, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Cockermouth School (1,254 students), Fairfield Primary School (455 students), Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy (193 students).
Ranked schools in Cockermouth
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 195Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary SchoolCockermouth · Local authority Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
- 293Fairfield Primary SchoolCockermouth · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 455 students
- 385Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary AcademyCockermouth · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 479Cockermouth SchoolCockermouth · Academy Secondary51.9 Attainment 8 · 1,254 students
- 579Broughton Primary SchoolCockermouth · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
- 627St Bridget's CofE SchoolCockermouth · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 82 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School Cockermouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 95.4 Top 5% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 146 |
| 2 | Fairfield Primary School Cockermouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 92.7 Top 5% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 455 |
| 3 | Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy Cockermouth · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 85.0 Top 10% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 4 | Cockermouth School Cockermouth · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 79.4 Top 25% | 51.9 Attainment 8 | 1,254 |
| 5 | Broughton Primary School Cockermouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.7 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 146 |
| 6 | St Bridget's CofE School Cockermouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 26.8 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82 |
Other schools in Cockermouth
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Cockermouth side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Cockermouth?
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Cockermouth with a Success Index (England) of 95.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Cockermouth?
Cockermouth has 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) educating 2,321 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Cockermouth?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Cockermouth is 146. Number of pupils in the latest school census.