All Saints' CofE School has closed (Thursday 30 April 2026).
It became an academy, which has a new school record. The school at this address is now All Saints' CofE School.
All Saints' CofE School, Cockermouth
All Saints' CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Cockermouth. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2026 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 7 schools in Cockermouth with published results, and 14,232nd of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
All Saints' CofE School in detail
All Saints' CofE School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, cricket, drama, choir, chess, cooking and gardening.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 26 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Cumberland
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 45% of Year 6 pupils at All Saints' CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 42% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 54% in reading and 25% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at All Saints' CofE School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put All Saints' CofE School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at All Saints' CofE School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints' CofE School are All Saints' CofE School (under 0.1 miles); Fairfield Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 85% reading, 92% maths); Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy (2.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 93% maths); and Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 87% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than All Saints' CofE School.
All Saints' CofE SchoolFairfield Primary SchoolEaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary AcademyBridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about All Saints' CofE School (as of April 2026): 91% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (93%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
3.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 35 pupils (23.8%) received SEN support and 17 (11.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism. The school has resourced provision for pupils with particular needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of All Saints' CofE School.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodside Avenue (by), 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
All Saints' CofE School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoThis judgement is from October 2018, 8 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
All Saints' has made a strong start to its improvement journey with decisive leadership action and increased oversight from governors. Staff have received helpful training in phonics and early reading, and the school has redesigned its reading and writing curriculums with clearer expectations. The school is prioritizing staff wellbeing alongside improvement, which is helping to maintain morale during this recovery period.
Key Strengths
- Leaders have taken decisive action and put building blocks in place for sustainable improvement
- The governing body has increased its strategic oversight and now provides appropriate challenge
- Staff have received training in phonics and assessment to support early reading
- Leaders have made changes to reading and writing curriculums with clearer expectations
- Early years structures are beginning to provide clearer progression for children's learning
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils have significant gaps in knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics that are not closed quickly enough
- Staff do not consistently adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with SEND in mainstream classes
- Quality of interactions in early years is variable - staff do not consistently promote language and learning
- Pupils are moved on to new learning before mastering basics, particularly in writing
- Subject leaders are still developing their improvement skills, with many areas in early stages of development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding was evaluated as effective at the previous graded inspection.
All Saints' CofE School is a Church of England primary school in Cockermouth that was placed in special measures following a graded inspection in January 2025. Leaders and governors are taking effective action to improve the school, though continued work is needed to address significant shortcomings in curriculum, teaching, and pupil achievement.
At a Glance
22.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
44 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 54% to 45% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 25% to 42% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 42% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
21.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
All Saints' CofE School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Cumberland. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 16 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Thursday 20 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. All Saints' CofE School is in Cumberland; for families living there:
- Cumberland's school travel policy: Step by step guide of the Home to School Travel Assistance Policy
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at All Saints' CofE School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
175 pupils
192 places
17 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Cockermouth
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cockermouth
Across Cumberland council
Places available
3,537
Applications
2,352
Got 1st preference
98.2%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Cumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
35.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
147
Total Pupils
76
Boys
71
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£42,767
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,908
Per pupil
£1155k
Total funding
£62k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
8.6%
Persistent absence
162
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about All Saints' CofE School
What are SATs results like at All Saints' CofE School?
Of the pupils at All Saints' CofE School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 45% reached the expected standard in reading and 42% did so in maths.
What is All Saints' CofE School's Ofsted rating?
All Saints' CofE School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for All Saints' CofE School?
No fixed boundary. When All Saints' CofE School is oversubscribed, Cumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at All Saints' CofE School?
All Saints' CofE School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 192 places.
How big are the classes at All Saints' CofE School?
Classes at All Saints' CofE School average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to All Saints' CofE School?
All Saints' CofE School has around 147 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at All Saints' CofE School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at All Saints' CofE School in 2024/25. 8.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to All Saints' CofE School?
Apply through Cumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming All Saints' CofE School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are All Saints' CofE School's term dates?
All Saints' CofE School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Cumberland. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 16 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Thursday 20 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
Where is All Saints' CofE School?
All Saints' CofE School is at Slatefell Drive, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9BH.
Source: Cumberland term dates