Description
Cockermouth School is leading State Secondary school in Cockermouth. This is a Non-selective school for kids age 11 to 18 years. Gender - Mixed
They are rightly proud of the academic achievements of the students but they understand that school is about far more than what happens in the classroom. They measure the success by what is achieved both inside and outside of lessons and the wide range of opportunities that life at Cockermouth School offers, be it academically, musically, on the sports field or on trips or visits, enables us to develop the full range of our students’ talents.The pastoral team are dedicated to helping every student maximise their potential whilst here. The high level of advice and support that our students receive complements the specialist teaching that is integral to academic success. We believe that this partnership, combined with a supportive relationship with parents, enables our students to succeed in every area of school life.
Facilities
Curriculum
At Cockermouth School our core values of aspire, enjoy, include, respect and community are at the heart of everything we do. We know that in relentlessly focusing on these values we enable all students to make a positive difference to their own lives and the lives of those around them. Combined with our outstanding teaching, ambitious learning culture, and wider enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities, our broad and balanced curriculum is designed to enable all students to make excellent progress and respond positively to the opportunities and challenges of life beyond school.
Sixth Form
They offer a wide range of Level 3 qualifications which are taught by subject specialists in excellent facilities. They have a reputation for academic success, both within our county and beyond. Our results consistently place us in the top 25% of schools nationally for academic progress.They have an experienced pastoral team that work hard to ensure that our students are supported, challenged and guided throughout the two years that they are with us.
Features
Things to note
Eco Center
The Auditorium is a large versatile room with excellent sight lines and acoustics. It can accommodate up to 250 people seated. However, the room is equally comfortable with smaller groups. The facilities in this space are numerous and include 10 pods each containing 3 workstations, each with PCs. The pods can also be used as workshop/break out space The auditorium is suitable for many types of activities including AGMs, lectures, talks, music, drama, training and presentations.
Library
In Cockermouth School Library we encourage the love of reading and a positive attitude towards books, whether for pleasure or for study. Our stock of books caters for many different tastes and interests and we aim to help students become life-long learners by supporting independent learning.The Library caters for all academic subjects taught in school and lots of the many leisure interest our students have. All levels of ability and different types of learners are supported; to that end Library staff are on hand all day, every day, to help students and staff with queries and to recommend titles.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
14.74 miles
