Cockermouth School vs Keswick School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 15 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cockermouth School
Cockermouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,254 students
Keswick School
Keswick · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,208 students
| Measure | Cockermouth School Cockermouth, North West | Keswick School Keswick, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #66 of 536 | #75 of 536 |
| National rank | #637 of 4,090 | #701 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,254 | 1,208 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,254 | 1,208 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.9 | 52.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.8% | 56.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.1% | 80.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.80 | 5.06 |
| A level points per entry | 41.4 | 34.2 |
| town | Cockermouth | Keswick |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.cockermouthschool.org/ | www.keswick.cumbria.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cockermouth School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 77.5).
- •Cockermouth School is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 1,208.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cockermouth School better than Keswick School?
On the Success Index (England), Cockermouth School ranks higher (79.4 vs 77.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cockermouth School and Keswick School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Cockermouth and Keswick in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cockermouth School: 1,254. Keswick School: 1,208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cockermouth School and Keswick School rank in North West?
Cockermouth School is 66th of 536 and Keswick School is 75th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).