Question 1

What schools serve Cockermouth?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 schools in Cockermouth, Cumberland — including Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School, St Bridget's CofE School, Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy, Broughton Primary School, Fairfield Primary School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Cockermouth?

Accepted Answer

Cockermouth has 6 primary schools and 1 secondary school.  All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Cockermouth?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Cockermouth, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Cockermouth schools are set by Cumberland and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Cumberland admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Cockermouth?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Cockermouth are set by Cumberland as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Cockermouth

Primary Schools in Cockermouth (6)

Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School

St Bridget's CofE School

Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy

Broughton Primary School

Fairfield Primary School

Lorton School

Secondary Schools in Cockermouth (1)

Cockermouth School