Ofsted school ratings in Cumberland
In Cumberland (North West), 64 of 72 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.9%. That is 1.7 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 88.9%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 61
- Requires improvement
- 7
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 72
- rank 74/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Cumberland (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Cumberland | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 4.2% |
| Good | 61 | 84.7% |
| Requires improvement | 7 | 9.7% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 1.4% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Cumberland
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2 | 54 | 4 | 1 | 91.8% |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 88.9% |
More about Cumberland
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Southend on Sea89.3%
- Oxfordshire89.3%
- Sandwell89.1%
- East Riding of Yorkshire88.9%
- Trafford88.6%
- Essex88.6%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Cumberland are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 64 of 72 graded state-funded schools in Cumberland hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 88.9%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Cumberland have?
- Cumberland has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 61 rated Good, out of 72 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Cumberland?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Cumberland, and 7 rated Requires improvement, out of 72 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Cumberland?
- By phase in Cumberland: 91.8% of 61 primary schools; 88.9% of 9 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Cumberland compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Cumberland ranks 74 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 88.9% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.