Once again, Cumbria Education Trust schools have been recognised nationally for their outstanding attendance, as part of the FFT Attendance Awards for the Spring Term. These awards highlight the dedication of our students, families, and staff in maintaining strong attendance, a vital part of school success and student wellbeing.

We’re proud to announce the following CET schools have received awards for being in the top-performing categories nationally or compared with similar schools:

Primary Schools

Castle Carrock Primary School
Top 10% National
Top 10% Similar Schools

Tebay Primary School
Top 10% National
Top 10% Similar Schools

Yanwath Primary School
Top 25% National

Northside Primary School
Top 10% Similar Schools

Petteril Bank School
Top 25% Similar Schools

Hensingham Primary School
Top 25% Similar Schools

Longtown Primary School
Top 25% Similar Schools

Secondary Schools

Workington Academy
Top 25% National
Top 10% Similar Schools

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Top 25% National
Top 10% Similar Schools

These results reflect a strong commitment across our Trust to promoting excellent attendance, every day in school counts!

About FFT
FFT collects weekly attendance data from over 10,000 schools, helping them compare and track performance nationally and against similar contexts. These certificates are awarded to schools that rank in the top 10% or 25% either nationally or when compared to schools with a similar percentage of pupils on Free School Meals.

Well done to all our staff, students, and families – and congratulations to the schools recognised in this term’s awards!