Best Schools 2024

Ofsted Outstanding Schools in Cumbria - 56 Schools

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  • Skelton School

    Skelton School is an outstanding primary school located in Skelton, North West. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and a dedicated staff, the school provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children aged 3-11. The school's exceptional academic achievements, outstanding teaching quality, and impeccable behavior and safety record make it a top choice for parents seeking an excellent education for their children.
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  • Kendal Nursery School

    Kendal Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school in Kendal, North West. With a deeply caring environment and high expectations of all children, our school provides exciting and engaging activities that support their holistic development. Our exceptional behavior and effective safeguarding arrangements ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment for every child. We celebrate the joy of lifelong learning, both indoors and outdoors, and promote respect, tolerance, and happiness among our diverse student body.
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  • Underley Garden School

    Underley Garden School is an outstanding all-through co-ed boarding school in Kirkby Lonsdale. With a strong focus on individual needs and support, the school provides a safe and nurturing environment for students aged 5-19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Severe Learning Difficulty, and other disabilities. Led by Miss April Boyd, the dedicated staff work tirelessly to help each pupil achieve their best, resulting in excellent exam results and positive feedback from parents. With an outstanding Ofsted rating and a broad tailored curriculum, Underley Garden School is the ideal choice for parents seeking a supportive and high-quality education for their children.
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  • Kirby Moor School

    Kirby Moor School, an outstanding boys' middle deemed secondary school, is known for its exceptional care and support for students. With a strong focus on individual needs, the school offers a broad curriculum and high expectations of both behavior and academic progress. The school's outstanding leadership and management ensure effective assessment procedures and a deep sense of social justice. Regular independent careers advice and guidance, along with considerate staff well-being and workload, contribute to a nurturing environment for all students.
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  • Cleator Moor Nursery School

    Cleator Moor Nursery School is an outstanding local authority nursery school in Cleator Moor, North West. With a safe and friendly environment, we provide high-quality teaching and play activities to develop children's skills and knowledge. Our nurturing ethos ensures every child flourishes and builds strong relationships with their key person. We offer equality of opportunity and encourage the development of a lifelong love of learning.
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  • Cambian Whinfell School

    Cambian Whinfell School is an outstanding boys' boarding school located in Kendal. With a personalised curriculum and exemplary support for personal development, the school ensures that students achieve well after negative experiences of education. Pupils are happy, safe, and respectful, and the effective safeguarding arrangements provide a secure environment for learning. The school meets the independent school standards and has a proven track record of success.
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  • Muddy Boots Nursery (Cumbria) Ltd

    Muddy Boots Nursery (Cumbria) Ltd is an outstanding nursery located on the beautiful grounds of Newton Rigg College. With a focus on rapid progress and excellent partnerships with parents and professionals, it provides a highly stimulating environment for children aged 0.3-7.11 years. Award-winning and committed staff ensure personal development, behavior, and welfare are exceptional.
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  • Hindpool SureStart Children's Centre

    Hindpool SureStart Children's Centre is an outstanding school with an excellent care, guidance and support system. The school is known for its welcoming environment and relentless commitment to continuous improvement. With innovative partnerships and highly focused interventions, the school ensures the best learning experience for students.
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  • West Allerdale SureStart Children's Centre

    West Allerdale SureStart Children's Centre is an outstanding school that offers a fully inclusive service to a diverse community. With a strong focus on safeguarding and promoting health and wellbeing, the school effectively covers urban and rural areas. They work closely with families and partners to assess and respond to individual needs, providing skills for the future. The leadership and management are highly effective, and the school has an excellent capacity for continuous improvement.
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  • Carlisle West - Newtown SureStart Children's Centre

    Carlisle West - Newtown SureStart Children's Centre is an outstanding school that prioritizes the well-being and success of families. With a dedicated staff, excellent provision tailored to individual needs, and a strong focus on safeguarding, this school provides high-quality services that positively impact children's attainment and progress. They also actively support the community through volunteer programs and job opportunities.
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  • Strawberry How Nursery School

    Strawberry How Nursery School is an outstanding private day nursery in Cockermouth. With specialist facilities and highly trained staff, we provide professional and high-quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. Our uncompromising vision, innovative resources, and exceptional learning experiences make us the top choice for parents.
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  • Footsteps Nursery

    Footsteps Nursery is an outstanding nursery in Workington, North West. With exceptional leadership and highly qualified staff, children receive outstanding teaching in a stimulating and nurturing environment. The nursery prioritizes helping children achieve their full potential and has excellent partnerships with parents and multi-agency teams.
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  • Brough Pre-School Nursery

    Brough Pre-School Nursery is an outstanding nursery located within Brough Primary School. With a dedicated and experienced nursery leader, Barbara Wilson, children aged 2-4.11 years receive exceptional education and personal development. The small class size of 18 ensures individual attention and the school's outstanding Ofsted report reflects its commitment to quality education.
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  • Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre

    Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre is an outstanding nursery school located in Milnthorpe. Led by Manager Katie Smyth, the school provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 0.3-11.11 years. With a focus on personal development, welfare, and outstanding outcomes, Joeys At Milnthorpe Family Centre is a top choice for parents.
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  • Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery

    Newtown Community Learning Center t/a First Steps Day Nursery is an outstanding nursery located in Carlisle. With a warm and nurturing setting, children quickly settle in and receive exceptional support for special educational needs. The nursery's outstanding teaching is tailored to each child's needs, ensuring their personal development and welfare. Parents can expect superb partnerships and a culture of reflective practice.
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  • Happy Tots Day Nursery Limited

    Happy Tots Day Nursery Limited is an outstanding nursery in Barrow-in-Furness, offering exceptional provision for children aged 0.2-5 years. With passionate and experienced management, first-rate teaching and learning, and strong partnerships with parents, we provide a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
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  • St Peter's Preschool

    St Peter's Preschool is an outstanding nursery located in Carlisle, North West. Founded in 2001, it offers a high-quality education for children in their early years. With exceptional leadership and management, the school promotes excellent behavior, personal development, and overall effectiveness. Parents can trust in the excellence of St Peter's Preschool.
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  • Kinder Park Nursery Services Limited

    Kinder Park Nursery Services Limited is an outstanding nursery located in Carlisle, North West. With a focus on quality education and personal development, our spacious facility provides exceptional care for children aged 0.6-5 years. Registered with Ofsted and offering Nursery Education Grants, we are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for your child's early years.
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  • Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club

    Smile Day Nursery & Out of School Club is an outstanding nursery providing a stimulating, loving, and educational environment for children aged 0.3-11 years. With exceptional communication and language skills in children, effective support for staff, and vibrant play spaces, Smile ensures every child's individuality is acknowledged and nurtured.
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  • Ivegill Nursery

    Ivegill Nursery is an outstanding nursery located in Hesket. With dedicated management and highly qualified staff, we provide exceptional teaching resulting in exceptional progress. We also have excellent support for parents and exemplary behavior of children.
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Cumbria has 56 ofsted outstanding schools that serve 6,991 students for the school year 2023/24.

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