Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Eaglesfield, Cockermouth, CA13 0QYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy is a primary school in Cockermouth for ages 0 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 8th of 111 primary schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 December 2023, report published 28 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 December 2023
Pupils are proud of their school. They are friendly, polite and kind. Pupils make a positive contribution to the school's calm and respectful atmosphere. Extremely positive relationships with staff help pupils to feel valued and to thrive. Pupils are happy and behave remarkably well. The school has high aspirations for the achievement of all pupils. Most pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They strive to be the best that they can be. Pupils flourish through an impressive range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests. This includes cooking, music and sports clubs. At the 'Big Question' club, pupils learn to reflect on the moral and spiritual aspects of the world around them. Pupils visit places of interest that link closely to the subjects that they study. For example, they learn about the history of the Roman Empire through visiting a local museum. Pupils enjoy residential trips where they take part in outdoor and adventurous activities. This helps them to develop their resilience and their independence. Pupils aspire to the many leadership roles available to them. These include acting as library, playground and worship leaders. In the early years, children demonstrate perseverance and the ability to solve problems. The school provides rich and meaningful experiences that help pupils to become confident young people.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, staff do not rectify the gaps and misconceptions in some pupils' knowledge quickly enough. This means that these pupils move on to new learning before they are ready. The school should ensure that pupils successfully embed the knowledge that they need to achieve as well as they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 262
Schools near Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| All Saints' CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Not published |
| St Bridget's CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Dean CofE School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Broughton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EAGLESFIELD PADDLE CE PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Age range
- 0 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Dawn Watson
- Phone
- 01900823188
- Address
- Eaglesfield, Cockermouth, CA13 0QY
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 136784
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.