Solway Community School lies at the heart of the community in Silloth. Established more than 50 years ago, we are proud to be a small school where students of all abilities are known, valued and encouraged to achieve their best.

Our size is one of our greatest strengths. Everyone knows one another, relationships are strong and no student is overlooked. At the same time, we offer a broad and ambitious curriculum that allows students to develop their knowledge, discover their interests and prepare confidently for the future.

We work closely with every student, recognising their individual strengths and helping them to grow into confident, resilient and responsible young people. We are proud to be small but mighty.

A very warm welcome to Solway Community School.

Together with Beacon Hill Community School, we form Cumbria Futures Federation: two distinctive community schools working closely together to provide an excellent education for young people across northern Cumbria.

Our students are at the centre of everything we do. We see each student as an individual and consider it a privilege to support them throughout their time with us. Our small size enables us to know our students and their families exceptionally well, build strong relationships and provide the encouragement, challenge and support each young person needs.

Our values are not simply words displayed around the school. They shape the way students and staff work together every day. They help us to create a safe, inclusive and ambitious environment in which everyone is valued, everyone belongs and everyone is encouraged to succeed.

We are academically ambitious for all our students. We want them to recognise their potential, open their minds to new ideas and opportunities, and develop the confidence to be and do their very best. Alongside academic success, we place great importance on character. We encourage our students to show courage, integrity and respect, and to do the right thing even when it is difficult.

High-quality teaching and learning are at the heart of our school. Our staff work hard to remove barriers, respond to individual needs and ensure that every student has the opportunity to flourish. We want our young people to leave us as knowledgeable, confident and compassionate individuals who are well prepared to contribute positively to their families, workplaces and communities.

A student’s education is not a dress rehearsal. Every day matters, and we are committed to making each student’s time at Solway Community School count.

We would be delighted to welcome you to the school so that you can meet our staff and students and experience for yourself what makes our community so special.