AcademicPerformance
We are proud of our school’s academic record; below are some of our GCSE headline figures based on the most recent set of published performance measures from 2023:
The progress made by our GCSE students is in the top 20% of all schools nationally
The progress made by our GCSE students placed us as the highest performing secondary school in Cumberland
The progress made by students in the EBacc subjects (Science, Humanities and Languages) is well above the national average, helping us to achieve an EBacc pass rate almost twice the national average.
Results
Below are some of our GCSE headline figures based on the exam results from August 2024:
74% of GCSE students achieved five or more grades at 9-4 including English and Maths
The pass rate for students achieving at least Grade 5 in English and in Maths is 10% higher than the national average
Students in our school make exceptional progress regardless of their prior attainment at Primary School
Transition&PastoralSupport
We consistently welcome cohorts of students into Year 7 from a wide range of different primary schools across West Cumbria.
We maintain a strong partnership with our local primary schools, allowing us to develop a personalised understanding of each student who joins us.
Our pastoral team works closely with our students and their families, we encourage and build strong relationships, prioritising effective communication.
100% of Year 7 parents said that their child had made a successful transition into Cockermouth School from their primary school.
1 in 5 students joining Year 7 in 2024 were from out of catchment schools.
When surveyed in November, 98% of Year 7 parents said that their child already felt safe in school, additionally 98% shared that their child was happy at school.
We hold exceptionally high expectations for behaviour. Our students tell us that these standards are consistently upheld throughout the school.
The majority of our students choose to continue into Sixth Form, while those who leave at the end of Year 11, consistently secure places in high quality apprenticeships and college courses.