Cockermouth School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Castlegate Drive Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9HF |
| Phone | 01900898888 |
| Reference Number | 142306 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1285 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.51%
Girls: 49.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 108 | 207 |
| 8 | 103 | 102 | 205 |
| 9 | 135 | 90 | 225 |
| 10 | 97 | 118 | 215 |
| 11 | 120 | 103 | 223 |
| 12 | 47 | 60 | 107 |
| 13 | 48 | 55 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.5% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | School inspection |
| 06 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 31 Aug 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 19 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Cockermouth School | |
| 19 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Feb 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 41.52 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 42.64 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 39% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 104 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 63 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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All Saints' CofE School
Slatefell Drive, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9BH |
0.21 miles |
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All Saints' CofE School
Slatefell Drive, Cockermouth, CA13 9BH |
0.22 miles |
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Fairfield Primary School
Gallowbarrow, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DX |
0.74 miles |
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Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
Dovenby, Cumbria, Bridekirk Dovenby School, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0PG |
2.1 miles |
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Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Eaglesfield, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0QY |
2.37 miles |
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St Bridget's CofE School
Brigham, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0TU |
3.14 miles |
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Broughton Primary School
Moor Road, Great Broughton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0YT |
3.47 miles |
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Lorton School
High Lorton, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9UL |
3.87 miles |
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Dearham Primary School
The Went, Dearham, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 7HR |
4.83 miles |
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Dean CofE School
Dean, Workington, CA14 4TH |
4.98 miles |
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