Kirkbride Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kirkbride Wigton Cumbria CA7 5JR |
| Phone | 01697351483 |
| Reference Number | 112114 |
Kirkbride Primary School has been evaluated as providing a good overall quality of education, with particularly outstanding behaviour and attitudes from its pupils. There have been significant improvements made to the curriculum in recent years, which have positively impacted pupil learning experiences and achievements. Pupils are engaged and enjoy their time at school, feeling safe and supported by the caring environment fostered by the leadership team. The school effectively serves its community and provides a range of extracurricular activities that broaden pupils' horizons beyond their rural setting.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 78 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 42.31%
Girls: 57.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 15 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 5 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 100% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 10 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and have high expectations for treating each other well.
- Recent curriculum improvements have resulted in pupils learning more effectively.
- Teachers are well-trained in delivering the phonics programme, helping pupils become confident readers.
- Strong support systems for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are in place.
- Pupils benefit from a variety of enriching extracurricular activities and community projects.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have uneven implementation of the new curriculum, affecting pupils' progress.
- Outdoor provision in early years lacks breadth and does not align well with the curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | -1.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 1 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Bowness-on-Solway Primary School
Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5AF |
4.06 miles |
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Wiggonby CofE School
Wiggonby, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 0JR |
4.51 miles |
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Kirkbampton CofE School
Kirkbampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6HX |
4.91 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School
East End, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 9HZ |
4.93 miles |
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Holm Cultram Abbey CofE Primary School
Abbeytown, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 4RU |
4.94 miles |
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