Cumberland has 6 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 2 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Rennie School | Outstanding | 20 Mar 2018 | CA3 |
| Mayfield School | Outstanding | 23 Jan 2018 | CA28 |
| Kirby Moor School | Good | 10 Oct 2024 | CA8 |
| Progress Schools - Carlisle | Good | 6 Mar 2025 | CA1 |
| Branthwaite Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | CA14 |
| Old Windebrowe | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | CA12 |