Broughton Primary School, Cockermouth

In its own words: "Please visit regularly to keep updated with important school news and upcoming events in our calendar. Here at Broughton Primary School our philosophy for education is one which is based around doing the 'best by every child'. We hold a strong child-centred approach to teaching, where consistency, praise, encouragement yet challenge is key."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, drama, choir, guitar, STEM, photography and forest school.

The school runs after-school care, from £3.75 per session.

In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Broughton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 87% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Broughton Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Broughton Primary School are St Bridget's CofE School (0.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); Broughton Moor Primary School (1.7 miles); Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School (2.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); and Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 87% maths).

Broughton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Broughton Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Learning for Life Trust, an academy trust.

8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 16 pupils (11%) received SEN support and 2 (1.4%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Broughton Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Maryport Rail Station, about 3.6 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).

Broughton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.