Fir Ends Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Skitby Road Smithfield Fir Ends School Skitby Road Brampton Cumbria CA6 6AY |
| Phone | 01228675283 |
| Reference Number | 112420 |
Fir Ends Primary School has effectively maintained the high standards established in previous inspections, demonstrating a commitment to providing a welcoming and secure environment for all pupils. Pupils enjoy their time at school and strive to meet high expectations for their academic and personal achievements. Recent curriculum enhancements in English and mathematics have been introduced following below-average performance in these subjects, and there is an emphasis on personal development through various extracurricular activities. Although most pupils achieve well, some concerns remain regarding the consistency of knowledge identification across the curriculum and the quality of writing support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 92 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.7%
Girls: 41.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 5 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 6 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.7% |
| Unclassified | 8.7% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 06 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Oct 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a welcoming and friendly school environment.
- Effective phonics program leading to competent, fluent readers.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and responsibilities.
- High attendance rates and effective management of concerns.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in prioritizing the most important knowledge in some subjects.
- Variable impact of new writing approaches across the curriculum.
- Errors in pupils' writing are not always addressed quickly.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% | ||
| 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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | -2 | ||
| Writing | -7.5 | ||
| Maths | -3.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Blackford CofE Primary School
Blackford, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4ES |
3.45 miles |
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Crosby-on-Eden CofE School
Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4QN |
3.64 miles |
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Irthington Village School
Irthington, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4NJ |
4.19 miles |
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Longtown Primary School
Mary Street, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5UG |
4.3 miles |
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Houghton CofE School
Jackson Road, Houghton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0PA |
4.37 miles |
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Shankhill CofE Primary School
Hethersgill, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6JA |
4.38 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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James Rennie School
California Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0BU |
4.76 miles |