Best Primary Schools in Cockermouth 2025 | Rankings, Ofsted & Catchments | FindMySchool

2025 Best Primary Schools in Cockermouth Area

Cockermouth primary schools achieve exceptional results, with 100% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 90%. Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School, Fairfield Primary School, Cockermouth, and Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy lead the area, where 66% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 22% achieve the higher standard, nearly triple the England average of 8%. With 7 schools serving this historic market town and surrounding villages, families benefit from close-knit community schools with strong academic foundations. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.

Key Performance Metrics for Cockermouth

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Cockermouth66%

vs

England62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Cockermouth22%

vs

England8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Cockermouth73%

vs

England82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Cockermouth100%

vs

England90%

% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths

Cockermouth

66%vsEngland

62%

% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths

Cockermouth

22%vsEngland

8%

% students reaching expected standard in science

Cockermouth

73%vsEngland

82%

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Cockermouth

100%vsEngland

90%

Map of Primary Schools in Cockermouth

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Neighbourhoods in Cockermouth

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#7	St Bridget's CofE School, Cockermouth	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

St Bridget's CofE School, Cockermouth

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#7

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Outstanding

Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#6	All Saints' CofE School	State	Primary	2-11 years	Mixed	Church of England	Good

All Saints' CofE School

State • Primary • 2-11 years

#6

Gender: Mixed

Religious: Church of England

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Fairfield Primary School, Cockermouth	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Fairfield Primary School, Cockermouth

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Broughton Primary School, Cockermouth	State	Primary	3-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

Broughton Primary School, Cockermouth

State • Primary • 3-11 years

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	Lorton School	State	Primary	4-11 years	Mixed	None	Good

State • Primary • 4-11 years

#5

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

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