The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust is an academy trust running 13 schools (13 primary) in Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness and Northumberland.
Of its 7 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 86% are rated Good or Outstanding (6 good, 1 requires improvement).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 0 of their 7 graded areas were strong or exceptional, and 4 need attention or urgent improvement.
Across its primary schools, 54% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2023/24.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 09341374, incorporated in 2014.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints' CofE School | Primary | Cockermouth | - | - |
| Ambleside CofE Primary School | Primary | Ambleside | Requires improvement (2024) | KS2 82% |
| Braithwaite CofE Primary School | Primary | Keswick | Good (2024) | KS2 73% |
| Dean CofE School | Primary | Workington | Good (2023) | KS2 50% |
| Ellenborough Academy | Primary | Maryport | - | - |
| Gilsland CofE Primary School | Primary | Brampton | Good (2022) | KS2 50% |
| Kirkland Church of England Academy | Primary | Frizington | Good (2024) | - |
| Lazonby C of E Primary School | Primary | Penrith | Good (2023) | KS2 73% |
| Lorton School | Primary | Cockermouth | - | KS2 67% |
| Penny Bridge CofE School | Primary | Ulverston | - | KS2 67% |
| Threlkeld CofE Primary School | Primary | Keswick | - | KS2 59% |
| Whitfield CofE Primary School | Primary | Hexham | Report card: 0/7 strong, 4 need attention | - |
| Wreay Church of England Primary School | Primary | Carlisle | Good (2023) | KS2 73% |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.