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Safer Internet Day is a global awareness initiative that encourages children, young people and adults to reflect on how we use the online world and digital technology.
Thirty-nine Year 8 students from all five Cumbria Education Trust secondary schools came together at The Queen Katherine School for an exciting day of maths, problem solving and fast-paced competition.
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School has been formally recognised by the Secretary of State for Education for its exceptional outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
Last week we brought our Trust Services colleagues together as one team for our Trust Services Development Day – a really important moment for CET.
Last week we brought our Trust Services colleagues together as one team for our Trust Services Development Day – a really important moment for CET.
Anti-Bullying Week, 10 to 14 November, and World Kindness Day, 13 November, offered a perfect opportunity for pupils and staff to celebrate compassion, individuality, and the importance of speaking up.
Cumbria Education Trust is pleased to announce that Workington Academy has been designated as a lead school in the roll-out of a new national attendance initiative. The government’s Department for Education (DfE) will shortly issue all schools with ‘attendance baseline improvement expectations’ – minimum attendance targets informed by artificial-intelligence analysis of each school’s context (including location, pupil needs and deprivation). While these targets will not be published or used directly by Ofsted, schools that do not meet them will be referred for support through the regional RISE (Regional Improvement for Standards & Excellence) behaviour and attendance hubs. Workington Academy will play a leadership role in this agenda, helping to guide best practice, support other schools in the region and raise
Our schools have – once again – achieved outstanding attendance recognition from FFT. FFT collects daily attendance data from thousands of schools nationwide. This information helps schools track, monitor and compare attendance on a weekly basis. The FFT Attendance Awards celebrate schools ranked in the Top 10% and Top 25% nationally, as well as within similar school groups (based on the percentage of pupils eligible for Free School Meals). We’re delighted to share that the following schools have been recognised for their excellent attendance during the Summer Term 2024/25: Kirkby Stephen Grammar SchoolTop 10% NationalTop 10% Similar Workington AcademyTop 25% Similar Castle Carrock Primary SchoolTop 10% NationalTop 10% Similar Castle Park SchoolTop 25% National Hensingham Primary SchoolTop 25% Similar Longtown
A new Safe Space has officially opened at Longtown Primary School, providing pupils with a calm, comforting environment where they can reflect, regulate, and feel supported. The Safe Space was created as part of Cumbria Education Trust’s ongoing commitment to supporting emotional wellbeing and positive mental health. It offers pupils a peaceful area to talk, share their feelings, or simply spend time grounding themselves through calming activities and sensory resources. To mark the opening, we welcomed some special guests who have played an important role in bringing the Safe Space to life, including the Learning Provision team at the school, parents, grandparents, children and other key members of the community. Artist Jonathan Hunter, who created the beautiful wall murals, shared,
The spotlight shone brightly on excellence as the Golden Apple Awards 2025 celebrated the very best of Cumbria’s education sector. Held on Thursday 9th October at Carlisle Racecourse, the prestigious ceremony honoured the outstanding individuals, teams and institutions shaping the future of education across the region.The awards recognise talent, resilience and innovation across all areas of education – from passionate teachers and dedicated support staff to inspiring schools and groundbreaking engagement projects. This year, CET was proudly represented across multiple categories, with several winners taking home top honours, including taking home both Best Primary School and Best Secondary School titles. Winners Longtown Primary School – Best Primary School William Howard School – Best Secondary School Andy Smith (The Whitehaven Academy)