Cockermouth School
URN: 112381 • Cockermouth CA13 9HF
Overview
- Name
- Cockermouth School
- URN
- 112381
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geoff Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Castlegate Drive, Cockermouth CA13 9HF
Summary
Cockermouth School is a mixed community secondary school located in Cockermouth, Cumbria, with a capacity of 1,363 students. The school is committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for all students, emphasising respect, confidence, and support. It aims to foster a positive environment where students can thrive academically and personally, with a strong focus on pastoral care and student well-being.
The school boasts impressive academic achievements, placing in the top 10% nationally for A Level results and the top 25% for GCSEs. This success is attributed to high-quality teaching and a robust support system that includes a dedicated pastoral team working closely with parents to maximise student potential.
Cockermouth School actively engages with the local community and offers various extracurricular activities to enrich students' educational experiences. The school hosts events such as Open Evenings and Mornings to assist Year 6 students transitioning to secondary education, ensuring that families have the necessary information and support during this important period.
The school boasts impressive academic achievements, placing in the top 10% nationally for A Level results and the top 25% for GCSEs. This success is attributed to high-quality teaching and a robust support system that includes a dedicated pastoral team working closely with parents to maximise student potential.
Cockermouth School actively engages with the local community and offers various extracurricular activities to enrich students' educational experiences. The school hosts events such as Open Evenings and Mornings to assist Year 6 students transitioning to secondary education, ensuring that families have the necessary information and support during this important period.
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Nearby alternatives
- Cockermouth School (66.1)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1363
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2015-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1363 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1363 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1363 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1363 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1363 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1363 |
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