Arlecdon Primary School
Arlecdon Road, Arlecdon, Arlecdon Primary School, Frizington, CA26 3XAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Arlecdon Primary School is a primary school in Frizington for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 April 2016, report published 19 May 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 February 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school where they know everyone. Older pupils are strong role models. They help younger pupils, including children in the early years, to settle in well and to make friends. Pupils are kind and caring. They get on well together. Leaders expect pupils to behave well. Pupils are well-mannered, and they enjoy respectful relationships with staff. Children in the early years benefit from the vibrant learning environment that leaders have created. Pupils say that bullying is not tolerated. On the rare occasions when bullying occurs, staff deal with it effectively. This helps pupils to feel safe. Leaders have high expectations for the achievement of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils achieve well. Pupils are proud to take on leadership roles, such as being playground buddies and members of the school council. Each week, mystery readers from Year 5 enjoy bringing favourite books to life for children in the Nursery and Reception classes. Pupils develop a love for the outdoors, for example through residential visits to the Lake District, where they take part in land- and water-based activities. Pupils spoke enthusiastically about performing at a local theatre.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, including mathematics, some older pupils have gaps in their knowledge. This means that these pupils are not as well prepared for the next stage of their education as they should be. Leaders should ensure that staff support these pupils to address the gaps in their knowledge so that they are well prepared for secondary school.
Pupil numbers and mix
46 pupils on roll, with places for 80
Schools near Arlecdon Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland Church of England Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Frizington Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Montreal CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tanya Peers
- Phone
- 01946861409
- Address
- Arlecdon Road, Arlecdon, Arlecdon Primary School, Frizington, CA26 3XA
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 147395
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.