Kirkland Church of England Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kirkland Frizington Cumbria CA26 3XU |
| Phone | 01946861386 |
| Reference Number | 148336 |
Kirkland Church of England Academy is performing well, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating with notable strengths in personal development, where it earned an 'Outstanding' grade. The school fosters an engaging learning environment, with high expectations for students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils express happiness and pride in their school, benefiting from various extracurricular opportunities that promote broad personal development. The academy's leadership and governance have made significant strides since its previous inadequate inspection, which supports its current positive trajectory in educational quality.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 41 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 34.15%
Girls: 65.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 13.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.2% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive and feel happy at the school.
- High expectations for learning and behavior.
- Strong emotional support for pupils.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Effective training and support for staff.
- Reading program is well-developed and supports all pupils.
- Active role of pupils in school life and community.
- Strong leadership that considers staff well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in some pupils' learning due to previous curriculum issues.
- Underdeveloped assessment approaches in some subjects.
- Some pupils do not master accurate letter formation by Year 2.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Arlecdon Primary School
Arlecdon Road, Arlecdon, Arlecdon Primary School, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3XA |
1.06 miles |
|
Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School
Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, Cumbria, CA23 3AR |
1.39 miles |
|
Frizington Nursery School
Main Street, Frizington, CA26 3PF |
1.77 miles |
|
Frizington Community Primary School
Main Street, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3PF |
1.8 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Yeathouse Road, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3PX |
1.91 miles |
|
Cleator Moor Nursery School
Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor, CA25 5LW |
3.29 miles |
|
Montreal CofE Primary School
Ennerdale Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5LW |
3.3 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Todholes Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5DG |
3.52 miles |
|
Moresby Primary School
School Brow, Moresby Parks, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UX |
4.45 miles |
|
Moor Row Community Primary School
School Street, Moor Row, Cumbria, CA24 3JW |
4.51 miles |
|
Dean CofE School
Dean, Workington, CA14 4TH |
4.65 miles |
|
Hensingham Primary School
Main Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8QZ |
4.81 miles |
|
Jericho Primary School
Windsor Court, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6UX |
4.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Mayfield School
Campus Whitehaven, Red Lonning, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG |
4.46 miles |
|
The Whitehaven Academy
Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8TY |
4.51 miles |
|
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG |
4.61 miles |