Kirkland Church of England Academy
73%
Capacity
41
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Kirkland Church of England Academy
Kirkland Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 41 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kirkland Church of England Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie Robinson, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
Kirkland Church of England Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 9 applications for 5 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 5 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kirkland Church of England Academy include Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Art Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Kirkland Church of England Academy 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Kirkland, Frizington, Cumberland, CA26 3XU |
| Headteacher | Katie Robinson |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 41 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.4% |
| School Capacity | 41 / 56 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
9
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
5 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kirkland, Frizington
Cumberland, CA26 3XU
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