Broughton Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cockermouth, North West CA13 0YT · Cumberland
#282 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#2344 of 15,697 nationally
About Broughton Primary School
Broughton Primary School is a academy primary located in Cockermouth, in the Cumberland local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 146 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 282nd of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 146; capacity filled 104.3%.
There are 8 schools in Cockermouth; Broughton Primary School ranks 5th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)72%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)8.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Broughton Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 146
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 8.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 104.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 72%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Broughton Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Bridget's CofE School
Cockermouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
82 students · 1.3 km away
Broughton Moor Primary School
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
· 2.7 km away
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
Workington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
93 students · 3.5 km away
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
Cockermouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
146 students · 3.7 km away
Dearham Primary School
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students · 4.5 km away
Fairfield Primary School
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
455 students · 4.7 km away
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
193 students · 5.1 km away
Ellenborough Academy
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
50 students · 5.3 km away
Ewanrigg Junior School
Maryport · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
133 students · 5.4 km away
Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
204 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Petteril Bank School
Carlisle · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
147 students
The Oak View Academy
Winsford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
144 students
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Lancaster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Warrington · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
144 students
Sandbach Primary Academy
Sandbach · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
Woodford Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
149 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Broughton Primary School a good school?
Broughton Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 78.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #282 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Broughton Primary School rank in North West?
Broughton Primary School ranks #282 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #2344 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Broughton Primary School?
Broughton Primary School had 146 students in 2025.
Is Broughton Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Broughton Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Broughton Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Broughton Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.