SchoolParrot

Schools in Cumberland, UK

2.1

289 reviews

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West Lakes Academy

Secondary · Egremont

1.8
From a review
“During late 2024 through to 2025 the people in the school began to be aggressive and horrible to staff, other pupils, ect.”
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Trinity School

Secondary · Carlisle

2.0
From a review
“My daughter is in year 10 at trinity school and she comes home complaining everyday about how a different teacher refuses to let her use the toilet she was on…”
StrongestFood1.8
WeakestEducation1.3
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Workington Academy

Secondary · Workington

2.4
From a review
“It is a very bad school. It’s awkward rules to pressure students to work harder do not work.”
StrongestEducation2.1
WeakestFood1.6
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The Nelson Thomlinson School

Secondary · Wigton

3.0
From a review
“Some pretty good teachers but some have a massive ego complex and run the place like it’s the 1800s. Slightly sexist, slightly transphobic. Just the usual.”
StrongestSafety3.2
WeakestFood2.6
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Cartmel Priory CofE School

Secondary · Grange-over-Sands

2.9
From a review
“First point I wanna make is that I feel like the school cares very little about your mental health.”
StrongestSafety3.0
WeakestStaff2.0
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The Queen Katherine School

Secondary · Kendal

2.8
From a review
“I know the reviews are bad on here, but it is an awesome school, i have been in since September and everything has improved drastically!”
StrongestFood2.7
WeakestOutdoor environment1.8
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Annan Academy

Secondary · Annan

2.7
From a review
“As a former student, my experience at Annan Academy was terrible, especially around my final year.”
StrongestEducation2.8
WeakestOutdoor environment1.9
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Dumfries Academy

Secondary · Dumfries

2.4
From a review
“I'll start with the school bathrooms. The boys bathroom located inside of Minerva has a constant layer of urine all over the floor - despite multiple toilets…”
StrongestOutdoor environment1.9
WeakestSafety1.0
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Cockermouth School

Secondary · Cockermouth

3.0
From a review
“the school spends way too much time trying to uphold a status rather than actually caring for the students.”
StrongestOutdoor environment3.3
WeakestStaff2.4
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Newman Catholic School

Secondary · Carlisle

3.1
From a review
“Overall Decent school. Smallish compared to others in area. Staff are alright with dealing with situations. Majority of pupils are also well behaved.”
StrongestIndoor environment2.9
WeakestActivities1.9
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Kirkbie Kendal School

Secondary · Kendal

3.0
From a review
“Approach to exams is terrible, given the majority of the content we are assumed to remember.”
StrongestStaff2.4
WeakestFood1.4
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Richard Rose Central Academy

Secondary · Carlisle

2.9
From a review
“Horrible people fighting all the time the food is shit and has hair and stuff in it we can't eat outside anymore and no social distancing the teachers don't…”
StrongestStaff2.5
WeakestFood1.8
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Lockerbie Academy

Secondary · Lockerbie

3.5
From a review
“I think it's a good school best drama apartment but they are low on staff with music but amazing staff wonderful lessons and amazing opertunities for students?”
StrongestCommunication3.9
WeakestFood3.0
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Keswick School

Secondary · Keswick

3.5
From a review
“As a parent I have found the school fantastic from Year 7 to A Levels. Kind caring Teachers that go above & beyond. Really lovely environment to grow up in.”
StrongestStaff3.3
WeakestFood2.4
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Caldew School

Secondary · Carlisle

3.4
From a review
“Staff at Caldew are supportive and go the extra mile. All my children excelled at Caldew and went on to Uniand got good jobs. Would recommend to other parents.”
StrongestCommunication3.2
WeakestSafety2.6
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Dallam School

Secondary · Cumbria

3.1
From a review
“School couldn't care less about bullying and students mental health. I was effectively forced to leave because I was mentally ill.”
StrongestFood2.7
WeakestSafety2.0
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North West Community Campus

Primary · Lochside

2.9
From a review
“This school is in complete shambles! What a waste of 30 million, the kids there are treated poorly and most behave like zoo animals.”
StrongestFood2.3
WeakestCommunication1.3
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Langholm Academy

Secondary · Dumfriesshire

3.3
From a review
“uniform policy: knee length skirts, shirt buttoned up all the way, no jackets indoors, either wear blazer or school jumper, no hoodies or sweatshirts, if you…”
StrongestFood3.8
WeakestSafety2.3
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Austin Friars

Primary · Carlisle

3.3
From a review
“Impressed by the School both academically and pastorally. Children thrive and very much worth the investment.”
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William Howard School

Secondary · Brampton

2.9
From a review
“Lots of unnecessary things. We are taught how to retire at 60 not how to be a millonare by 20”
StrongestOutdoor environment2.5
WeakestCommunication1.5
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St Joseph's College

Secondary · Dumfries

3.5
From a review
“The school is really good with the teachers being brilliant and being able to help students who will actually use it but the support teachers are lazy and they…”
StrongestEducation3.8
WeakestFood2.4
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The Whitehaven Academy

Secondary · Cumbria

3.1
From a review
“DO NOT GO HERE I MOVED FROM A DIFFRENT SCHOOL RECENTLY BECAUSE OF BULLYING THIS ONE JS WORSE!!! THEY DO NOT LISTEN AT ALL!”
StrongestSafety2.4
WeakestOutdoor environment1.4
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The Lakes School

Secondary · Windermere

3.1
From a review
“The lakes school is a welcoming environment but just needs to fix those problems with the schools which are outdated or just woreout but overall it is a good…”
StrongestOutdoor environment2.6
WeakestSafety1.4
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Netherhall School

Secondary · Maryport

3.7
From a review
“I'm now in Year 10 and have enjoyed every second of it The teachers are great and care for students education.”
StrongestEducation3.8
WeakestFood2.8

Reviews in Cumberland, UK

How parents and students rate the schools in Cumberland

Every review rates the school in eight areas. Here is the average for Cumberland, UK — from 289 reviews of 54 schools — and the schools rated highest in each area.

Rating by area

  1. 1Communication2.4
  2. 2Outdoor environment2.4
  3. 3Food2.4
  4. 4Activities2.4
  5. 5Education2.3
  6. 6Staff2.3
  7. 7Safety2.3
  8. 8Indoor environment2.3

Ratings by area and school