Which is the best primary school in Cumberland?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School ranks first of 111 ranked primary schools in Cumberland, with 91% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Cumberland ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Cumberland?

111 primary schools in Cumberland published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Primary schools in Cumberland, ranked

The 111 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

91%

expected standard
2
Stoneraise School
Community school

25%

higher standard

90%

expected standard
3
Jericho Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

89%

expected standard
4
Crosby-on-Eden CofE School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
5
Hayton CofE Primary School
Foundation school

4%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
6
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

20%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
7
Fairfield Primary School
Academy converter

23%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
8
Shankhill CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

17%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
9
Lanercost CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

36%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
10
Gosforth CofE Primary School and Nursery
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
11
Bookwell Primary School
Community school

20%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
12
Great Corby School and Nursery
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
13
Moresby Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
14
Scotby CofE Primary School
Foundation school

12%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
15
Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
16
Irthington Village School
Community school

0%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
17
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

12%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
18
Wiggonby CofE School
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
19
Bowness-on-Solway Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
20
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Academy converter

22%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
21
Thursby Primary School
Community school

16%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
22
St James' CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
23
Cummersdale School
Community school

7%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
24
Broughton Primary School
Academy converter

17%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
25
Frizington Community Primary School
Community school

15%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
26
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

3%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
27
Castle Carrock School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
28
Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
29
Belle Vue Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
30
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
31
Houghton CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

11%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
32
Yewdale School
Academy sponsor led

8%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
33
Longtown Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
34
Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School
Community school

8%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
35
Lorton School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
36
Plumbland CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
37
Rosley CofE School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
38
Beckstone Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
39
Westfield Nursery and Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
40
St James' Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
41
Kirkbampton CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

6%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
42
Ashfield Junior School
Community school

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
43
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
44
St Bees Village Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
45
Upperby Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
46
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
47
Kingmoor Junior School
Community school

8%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
48
Brampton Primary School
Foundation school

3%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
49
Richmond Hill School
Community school

10%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
50
Norman Street Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
51
Warwick Bridge Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
52
Rockcliffe CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

4%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
53
Dearham Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
54
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

10%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
55
St Matthew's CofE School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
56
Caldew Lea School
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
57
Seascale Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
58
Newtown Primary School
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
59
Stanwix School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
60
Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
61
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
Voluntary aided school

8%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
62
Wreay Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
63
Moor Row Community Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
64
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Voluntary aided school

6%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
65
Flimby Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
66
Pennine Way Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
67
Beckermet CofE School
Voluntary aided school

20%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
68
Burgh by Sands School
Community school

10%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
69
Black Combe Junior School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
70
Haverigg Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
71
Hensingham Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
72
Lowca Community School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
73
Newlaithes Junior School
Community school

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
74
Petteril Bank School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
75
Ewanrigg Junior School
Community school

3%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
76
Cumwhinton School
Community school

7%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
77
St Begh's Catholic Junior School
Voluntary aided school

2%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
78
St Bridget's CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
79
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
80
Thomlinson Junior School
Community school

3%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
81
Orgill Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
82
Inglewood Junior School
Community school

0%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
83
Boltons CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

18%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
84
Dean CofE School
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
85
Maryport CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
86
St Michael's CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
87
Bransty Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
88
Brook Street Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
89
The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
90
Waberthwaite CofE School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
91
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school

6%

higher standard

42%

expected standard
92
Monkwray Junior School
Community school

7%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
93
St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

41%

expected standard
94
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
95
Hallbankgate Village School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
96
Kirkbride Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
97
Silloth Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
98
St Bridget's CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

9%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
99
Braithwaite CofE Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
100
Valley Primary School and Nursery
Community school

0%

higher standard

36%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Cumberland?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School ranks first of 111 ranked primary schools in Cumberland, with 91% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Cumberland ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Cumberland?: 111 primary schools in Cumberland published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.