Cumberland GCSE results 2026: secondary school league table
19 state secondary schools in Cumberland ranked on their 2026 GCSE results (Attainment 8, the 2025/26 academic year, the latest DfE has published for every school), with grade 7+, grade 5+ and grade 4+ in English and maths, cohort size for each school against the England average. 2 independent schools with published results are listed separately, unranked.
Secondary schools in Cumberland ranked on Attainment 8
19 of 19 schools have published 2026 results. Source: DfE school performance tables, 2025/26.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 | Grade 7+ English & maths | Grade 5+ English & maths | Grade 4+ English & maths | EBacc APS | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | England average | 46.2 | 14% | 46% | 65% | – | – |
| 1 | Keswick School Keswick · Academy converter | 50.9 | 12% | 55% | 78% | – | 203 |
| 2 | Cockermouth School Cockermouth · Academy converter | 47.9 | 11% | 47% | 65% | – | 213 |
| 3 , up 7 places since 2025 | St Benedict's Catholic High School Whitehaven · Voluntary aided school | 43.8 | 11% | 40% | 59% | – | 156 |
| 4 , down 1 place since 2025 | The Nelson Thomlinson School Wigton · Voluntary controlled school | 43.1 | 7% | 36% | 58% | – | 197 |
| 5 , up 9 places since 2025 | The Whitehaven Academy Whitehaven · Academy sponsor led | 43.0 | 9% | 38% | 61% | – | 101 |
| 6 , down 1 place since 2025 | Millom School Millom · Community school | 42.5 | 3% | 38% | 63% | – | 94 |
| 7 , up 1 place since 2025 | Richard Rose Central Academy Carlisle · Academy sponsor led | 42.4 | 3% | 37% | 60% | – | 155 |
| 8 , down 4 places since 2025 | William Howard School Brampton · Academy converter | 42.0 | 6% | 37% | 58% | – | 219 |
| 9 , up 5 places since 2025 | Netherhall School Maryport · Community school | 41.7 | 5% | 28% | 50% | – | 134 |
| 10 , down 3 places since 2025 | Richard Rose Morton Academy Carlisle · Academy sponsor led | 41.5 | 4% | 32% | 58% | – | 167 |
| 11 , up 2 places since 2025 | Workington Academy Workington · Academy sponsor led | 40.9 | 3% | 34% | 56% | – | 214 |
| 12 , down 6 places since 2025 | Caldew School Carlisle · Academy converter | 40.5 | 2% | 23% | 52% | – | 168 |
| 13 , down 1 place since 2025 | West Lakes Academy Egremont · Academy sponsor led | 39.6 | 3% | 32% | 47% | – | 193 |
| 14 , down 5 places since 2025 | Trinity School Carlisle · Academy converter | 39.4 | 4% | 29% | 49% | – | 260 |
| 15 , down 4 places since 2025 | St John Henry Newman Catholic School Carlisle · Voluntary aided school | 38.9 | 4% | 27% | 50% | – | 138 |
| 16 , up 2 places since 2025 | Beacon Hill Community School Wigton · Community school | 37.5 | 3% | 33% | 53% | – | 30 |
| 17 , down 1 place since 2025 | St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington Workington · Academy converter | 36.8 | 4% | 25% | 47% | – | 114 |
| 18 , down 1 place since 2025 | Solway Community School Wigton · Community school | 31.8 | 0% | 10% | 33% | – | 30 |
| 19 | Energy Coast UTC Workington · University technical college | 22.5 | 0% | 9% | 28% | – | 108 |
Under each rank: the change since the 2025 table, in places gained (+) or lost (−). No figure means the rank is unchanged or the school had no ranked 2025 result.
Independent schools in Cumberland with published GCSE results
Listed as published, not ranked. The DfE tables count only reformed GCSEs, so a school whose pupils sit IGCSE, Pre-U or the IB reports a lower figure than its results merit, or none at all. Compare independent schools on their own published examination results and inspection reports.
| School | Attainment 8 (as published) | Grade 5+ English & maths | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Friars Carlisle · Other independent school | 37.9 | 0% | 32 |
| St Bees School Other independent school · 2024 results | 2.2 | 0% | 19 |