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Cockermouth School

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Cockermouth School

Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth, CA13 9HF

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Pupils
1,285
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.9%
Attainment 8
51.8
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.2%
Basics 9-5
57.4%

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 from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
53.4%
EBacc APS
4.78
EBacc 9-5
31.4%
EBacc 9-4
43.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
41.39
A*-A Grades
42.8%
A*-B Grades
68.6%
AAB+ %
39.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 112 students entered

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About Cockermouth School

Cockermouth School is a secondary school in Cockermouth, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.8. The school has around 1,285 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth, CA13 9HF | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cockermouth School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — School remains Good
  2. May 2012 — Good (predecessor: Cockermouth School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cockermouth School

What is Cockermouth School's Ofsted rating?
Cockermouth School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Cockermouth School's latest exam results?
Cockermouth School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cockermouth School located?
Cockermouth School is a secondary school in Cockermouth, Cumberland (CA13 9HF).
How many pupils attend Cockermouth School?
Cockermouth School has around 1,285 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cockermouth School with other schools?
View Cockermouth 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 Cumberland.