SchoolScoresFir Ends Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Skitby Road, Smithfield, Fir Ends School, Skitby Road, Brampton, CA6 6AY
01228 675283 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 November 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Brampton comparisons use the 5 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Brampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brampton. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 98% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brampton. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 99% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brampton. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 95% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 24th highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cumberland. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brampton. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 90% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Brampton. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 95% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 37%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Brampton figures pool parents at the Brampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
12 pupils in this year group.
33% — 23 points below the Cumberland average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 33% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 42% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cumberland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 27 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 22.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.6% | 6.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 10.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Questions parents ask
What is Fir Ends Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fir Ends Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Fir Ends Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 29 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Fir Ends Primary School?
79% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Fir Ends Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Fir Ends Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Fir Ends Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 15 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 112420.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.