Located in Bolton, Cumberland School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 7 to 18. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Cumberland School currently has around 85 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 88.2% boys and 11.8% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Rivington Lane, Bolton, BL6 7RX
Website: https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/our-locations/our-schools/cumberland-school/
Telephone: 01204324446
School Type: Other independent special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Lancashire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Christopher Newiss
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 135541

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 96
Number of Pupils: 85
Number of Boys: 75
Number of Girls: 10

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.04
Local authority average
-0.01
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
28%
Local authority average
22%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
51%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
5.2
Town average
44.1
Local authority average
48.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.3
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beacon Primary School
Lord Street , Horwich BL6 7AL
- not rated 1,155 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Beacon Primary School
Peter Martin Street , Horwich BL6 7AL
3out of 4 1,155 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School
Chorley New Road , Horwich BL6 7QB
- not rated 1,327 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Horwich
Richmond Street , Horwich BL6 5QT
- not rated 1,628 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Horwich Parish CofE Primary School
Church Street , Horwich BL6 6AA
3out of 4 1,748 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU
3out of 4 233 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Rivington and Blackrod High School
Rivington Lane , Horwich BL6 7RU
- not rated 233 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cumberland School
Rivington Lane , Rivington BL6 7RX
- not rated 0 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rivington Park Independent School
Knowle House , Rivington Lane BL6 7RX
- not rated 398 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Stocks Park School
Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE
- not rated 2,026 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lever Park School
Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE
3out of 4 2,162 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Lever Park School
Stocks Park Drive , Horwich BL6 6DE
- not rated 2,162 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.