SchoolScoresBest primary schools in Cockermouth
How this list works. Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of key stage 2, averaged over up to the last three years and weighted by the number of pupils each year. Only years with at least 10 pupils count, and a school needs at least one such year to be ranked. Independent schools, special schools and alternative provision are not ranked because their results aren't comparable. Ofsted outcomes are shown alongside but are not part of the ranking. Full methodology.
| # | School | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) | 85% |
| 2 | Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy Ofsted: Good (2023) | 76% |
| 3 | Fairfield Primary School Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 | 73% |
| 4 | Broughton Primary School Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 | 72% |
| 5 | Lorton School Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 1 year of results | 67% |
| 6 | St Bridget's CofE School Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 1 year of results | 47% |
| 7 | All Saints' CofE School Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion) | 33% |
Result: met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Source: DfE school performance tables to 2025; Ofsted inspection data.
Page updated 26 September 2026.