Fir Ends Primary School
Skitby Road, Smithfield, Fir Ends School, Skitby Road, Brampton, CA6 6AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fir Ends Primary School is a primary school in Brampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 6th of 7 primary schools in Brampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 November 2014, report published 18 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 January 2025
Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming and friendly school. The staff have created a strong culture so that all pupils feel a secure part of the community. Pupils work hard to live up to the school's high expectations for their achievement. They show commitment in lessons and take pride in their work. Most pupils achieve well. Children in the early years learn in a happy and vibrant environment. They benefit from clear routines and expectations, which help them to make a positive start to their education. Older pupils behave very well in classrooms and around the school. The school strives to ensure pupils are well prepared for life beyond school and their immediate small and rural community. The school provides opportunities for pupils to visit places such as the Lake District and to experience residential visits to cities such as Newcastle and York. The school welcomes visitors into the school to widen pupils' knowledge of other cultures. Pupils learn how to lead safe and healthy lifestyles. Older pupils enjoy undertaking roles and responsibilities in and around the school. This includes being on the school council or acting as 'Official Helpers' for their peers, including younger pupils. The school provides a variety of clubs, such as sports and music, as well as a thriving before- and after-school club.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not identified the most important knowledge that pupils across the school need to know. This means that, in lessons, staff do not routinely prioritise this key knowledge or check how well this has been understood. The school should identify the most important knowledge that pupils should learn so that teachers know what to emphasise in their teaching and what to check when they assess pupils' learning.
- The impact of the new approach to writing is variable in some subjects. Errors in pupils' writing sometimes go unchecked. This hinders some pupils from becoming fluent and accurate writers. The school should ensure that staff have the same high expectations for pupils' writing across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
87 pupils on roll, with places for 135
Schools near Fir Ends Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackford CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 13% met the expected standard |
| Crosby-on-Eden CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Irthington Village School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Longtown Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Houghton CofE School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Daryl Spencer
- Phone
- 01228675283
- Address
- Skitby Road, Smithfield, Fir Ends School, Skitby Road, Brampton, CA6 6AY
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112420
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.