Schools in Cumberland
149 schools with published admissions figures
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The newest figures for each school. "1st prefs per place" is how many families put the school first, for each place it gave out. It measures demand, not whether a child would get a place. A dash means the figure is not available.
How the 2026 round went in Cumberland
Primary
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Offered their first choice
98.2%
Of families applying for a primary place for September 2026.
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Offered one of their three
99.7%
Families offered any of the schools they named.
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Families who applied
2,352
Applications received for a primary place. A family naming three schools counts once.
For September 2026, 98.2% of families applying for a primary place here were offered their first choice, and 99.7% were offered one of the three schools they named.
The council's primary schools between them had 3,537 places for 2,352 applications. That is a total for the whole council and says nothing about any one school in it.
Secondary
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Offered their first choice
95.3%
Of families applying for a secondary place for September 2026.
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Offered one of their three
99.0%
Families offered any of the schools they named.
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Families who applied
2,751
Applications received for a secondary place. A family naming three schools counts once.
For September 2026, 95.3% of families applying for a secondary place here were offered their first choice, and 99.0% were offered one of the three schools they named.
The council's secondary schools between them had 3,164 places for 2,751 applications. That is a total for the whole council and says nothing about any one school in it.
Source: Department for Education, applications and offers. The same round across England.
If a family is refused a place
In 2026, families in Cumberland lodged 81 appeals about a school place.
56 of them were heard by a panel and 25 succeeded, which is about 45 in every 100 heard.
The other 25 did not reach a panel. Most appeals that do not are withdrawn because a place comes up first.
This is a record of decisions already made. A panel hears one case at a time and decides it on what that family sets out, so these figures do not indicate what would happen in any particular appeal.
Source: Department for Education, admission appeals in England, reporting year 2026. Counts every school in this council area. The share that succeeded is taken over appeals heard by a panel, not over appeals lodged.
Primary
| School | 1st prefs per place | Demand since | Latest Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland Church of England Academy
Frizington |
- | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Lanercost CofE Primary School
Brampton |
1.00 | - | Outstanding Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Longtown Primary School
Carlisle |
0.88 | - | Improved significantly Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Lorton School
Cockermouth |
- | - | Standards maintained Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Lowca Community School
Whitehaven |
- | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Maryport CofE Primary School
Maryport |
1.00 | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Millom Infant School
Millom |
- | - | Urgent improvement Ofsted report card (current framework) |
| Montreal CofE Primary School
Cleator Moor |
- | - | Some aspects not as strong Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Moor Row Community Primary School
Moor Row |
- | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Moresby Primary School
Whitehaven |
0.93 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Netherton Infant School
Maryport |
1.00 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Newlaithes Infant School
Carlisle |
0.94 | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Newtown Primary School
Carlisle |
1.00 | - | Not judged Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Norman Street Primary School
Carlisle |
0.97 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Northside Primary School
Workington |
- | - | Standards maintained Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Orgill Primary School
Egremont |
1.00 | - | Expected standard Ofsted report card (current framework) |
| Oughterside Primary School
Wigton |
- | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport
Maryport |
1.00 | - | Not judged Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Pennine Way Primary School
Carlisle |
0.98 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Petteril Bank School
Carlisle |
1.00 | - | Expected standard Ofsted report card (current framework) |
| Plumbland CofE School
Wigton |
- | - | Needs attention Ofsted report card (current framework) |
| Raughton Head CofE School & Nursery
Carlisle |
- | - | Improved significantly Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Richmond Hill School
Wigton |
1.00 | - | Needs attention Ofsted report card (current framework) |
| Robert Ferguson Primary School
Carlisle |
0.98 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Rockcliffe CofE School
Carlisle |
- | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Rosley CofE School
Wigton |
- | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Scotby CofE Primary School
Carlisle |
0.93 | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Seascale Primary School
Seascale |
1.00 | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Seaton Academy
Workington |
1.00 | - | Requires improvement Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Shankhill CofE Primary School
CARLISLE |
- | - | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Silloth Primary School
Wigton |
1.00 | - | School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Carlisle |
0.91 | - | Not judged Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| St Bees Village Primary School
St Bees |
1.00 | - | none held |
| St Bega's CofE Primary School
Holmrook |
- | - | Not judged Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
Egremont |
1.00 | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| St Bridget's CofE School
Cockermouth |
- | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St Bridget's CofE School
Whitehaven |
- | - | Expected standard Ofsted report card (current framework) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
Wigton |
1.00 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Carlisle |
1.00 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant School
Whitehaven |
1.00 | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington
Workington |
1.00 | - | Standards maintained Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School
Keswick |
1.00 | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| St James' Catholic Primary School
millom |
1.00 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St James' CofE Infant and Nursery School
Whitehaven |
1.00 | - | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Frizington |
- | - | Standards maintained Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Primary School, Carlisle
Carlisle |
1.00 | - | Not judged Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Workington |
1.00 | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Whitehaven |
0.95 | - | Not judged Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| St Matthew's CofE School
Wigton |
- | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School
Wigton |
- | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School
Carlisle |
1.00 | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| St Michael's Nursery and Infant School
Workington |
1.00 | - | Standards maintained Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Workington |
1.00 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Cleator Moor |
0.97 | - | School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Stanwix School
Carlisle |
0.94 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Stoneraise School
Carlisle |
1.00 | - | Expected standard Ofsted report card (current framework) |
| The Bishop Harvey Goodwin School (Church of England Voluntary Aided)
Carlisle |
1.00 | - | Good Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
| Thornhill Primary School
Egremont |
- | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Thursby Primary School
Carlisle |
1.00 | - | School remains Good Ofsted ungraded inspection |
| Thwaites School
Millom |
- | - | Not judged Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework) |
Elsewhere
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