Kirkbampton CofE School
106%
Capacity
111
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Kirkbampton CofE School
Kirkbampton CofE School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 111 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kirkbampton CofE School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrea Armstrong, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11745th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 78th out of 111 in Cumberland.
Kirkbampton CofE School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 9 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
Kirkbampton CofE School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kirkbampton CofE School include ICT Suite, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Tennis, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Kirkbampton CofE School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Kirkbampton, Carlisle, Cumberland, CA5 6HX |
| Headteacher | Andrea Armstrong |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 111 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 111 / 105 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11745th of 13,686
Nationally
1729th of 2,065
In North West
78th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kirkbampton, Carlisle
Cumberland, CA5 6HX
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