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Kirkbampton CofE School

Cumberland, CA5 6HXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
#11,745
of 13,686 nationally

About Kirkbampton CofE School

Kirkbampton CofE School has turned a corner. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all landing at the same grade. That marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when the school was rated Requires Improvement overall, with leadership and management also at that lower level. The most telling exam metric for this small primary near Carlisle is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. At 45%, that figure sits below the Cumberland local authority average of 54%, placing the school 78th out of 111 primary schools in the area and in the bottom 50% nationally. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressKirkbampton, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 6HX
HeadteacherAndrea Armstrong
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils111
Free School Meals (FSM)8.8%
School Capacity111 / 105 (106% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteLibraryForest SchoolSensory RoomGymnasiumMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsNetballTennisRoundersGymnasticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChessGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: kirkbampton.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkbampton CofE School

Kirkbampton CofE School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.