Cumberland School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Cumberland School
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Cumberland School
- Secondary
- Rivington BL6 7RX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils leave the school well prepared for their next steps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well supported by staff to manage their behaviour and show respect for others.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive regular and detailed safeguarding training.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have taken recent steps to improve the reading curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Warm and caring relationships between staff and pupils ensure that pupils feel ready to learn.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents appreciate the efforts that leaders make to share information about their children鈥檚 well-being and academic achievement.
Communication: Parents have a positive view of the school鈥檚 communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the efforts that leaders make.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff intervene in incidents of misbehaviour in a calm, caring and supportive way.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders provide useful support to help pupils with their career aspirations.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Should bullying arise, pupils are confident that staff will deal with incidents quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and cared for due to the high priority given by staff to their well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils develop confidence and resilience through regular outdoor learning activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy daily time to socialise and participate in outdoor activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Spacious outdoor sports and garden areas allow pupils to exercise and relax.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from detailed careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: They typically move on to a range of college and training settings of their choice.
Managing and Supporting SEND: A team of therapists work closely with staff to identify and address pupils鈥� individual needs.
Subjects Offered: School offers a broad and engaging curriculum with vocational provisions such as construction or mechanics.
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About Us
Cumberland School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 89 students from age 7-18 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-18 | 9-18 | 10-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.26 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 11% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.4 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.28 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.46 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 8.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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