SchoolScoresKirkland CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Kirkland, Frizington, CA26 3XU
01946 861386 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 May 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Frizington comparisons use the 3 of its 4 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Frizington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Frizington. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 100% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Frizington. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 98% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Frizington. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern Joint 26th highest of 74 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cumberland. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | – | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Frizington. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 97% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Frizington figures pool parents at the Frizington 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 3 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 3 |
| Of those, offered a place | 3 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 5 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cumberland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Frizington. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 22.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Frizington. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Frizington. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.1% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Frizington. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 6.5%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Frizington. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Frizington. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 10.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Frizington. 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 4 state primary schools in Frizington. 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 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Frizington. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Frizington. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.9 | 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.
Nearby primary schools
- Arlecdon Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Frizington Community Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkland CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kirkland CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2024.
Would parents recommend Kirkland CofE Academy?
100% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Kirkland CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kirkland CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 3 families put Kirkland CofE Academy as their first choice for 3 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 3 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 148336.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.