Cumberland School
Rivington Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RX
Not rated
Not yet inspected
Not inspected
Ofsted
7.5
Attainment 8
7–18
Ages
85
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Other independent special school
Type
About Cumberland School
Cumberland School is an independent special school in Bolton, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 7–18. It has 85 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 7.5 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Lancashire →
- School Type
- Other independent special school
- Age Range
- Ages 7–18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 85 / 96 (89%)
- Religious Character
- None
Pupil profile
2025/26Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
0%
Free school meals
97.7%
SEN support
2.4%
EHC plan
Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contact Details
- Address
- Rivington Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RX
- Phone
- 01204324446
- Head Teacher
- Christopher Newiss
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Cumberland School?
- Cumberland School is an independent special school in Bolton, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 7–18.
- How many pupils does Cumberland School have?
- Cumberland School has 85 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- How does Cumberland School perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at Cumberland School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 7.5 in 2025/26.
- Where is Cumberland School?
- Cumberland School is located at Rivington Lane, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 7RX.
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