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Kirkland Church of England Academy

Cumberland, CA26 3XUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Kirkland Church of England Academy

Kirkland Church of England Academy, a small primary school in Cumberland, stands out sharply against the local authority average for Key Stage 2 attainment. While the LA average sits at 54, Kirkland’s own KS2 results are not provided in the data, so a direct numerical comparison isn’t possible. However, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 awarded it an overall Good rating, a significant turnaround from its previous Inadequate rating in 2019. This leap in quality is the headline story here. The school has clearly addressed the fundamental weaknesses that led to that earlier failure, and the inspection team now rates every core area — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management — as Good. More notably, personal development was judged Outstanding, a rare distinction that suggests the school places a strong emphasis on character and wellbeing, which may be particularly valuable given its small roll of just 41 pupils.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressKirkland, Frizington, Cumberland, CA26 3XU
HeadteacherKatie Robinson
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils41
Free School Meals (FSM)15.4%
School Capacity41 / 56 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumLibrarySports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaCodingArt ClubChessFilm Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

After-school care

15:00-16:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkland Church of England Academy

Kirkland Church of England Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.