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Cumberland School

Cumberland School, Bolton
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Cumberland School

Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton, BL6 7RX

An independent special school in Bolton.

Other independent special school
Pupils
85
Ages
7-18
Attainment 8
7.3

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
7.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.42
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Cumberland School

Cumberland School is a secondary school in Bolton, Lancashire. According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 29 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.3. The school has around 85 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about Cumberland School

What do parents say about Cumberland School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 29 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Cumberland School.
What are Cumberland School's latest exam results?
Cumberland School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 7.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cumberland School located?
Cumberland School is a secondary school in Bolton, Lancashire (BL6 7RX).
How many pupils attend Cumberland School?
Cumberland School has around 85 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cumberland School with other schools?
View Cumberland School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.