Kirkland Church of England Academy
Kirkland, Frizington, CA26 3XUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kirkland Church of England Academy 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 May 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2024, report published 12 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 May 2024
Pupils thrive and feel happy at this school. They look forward to their lessons and to spending time with their friends. Pupils are proud of their school, particularly the wider opportunities that it provides. For example, older pupils spoke in detail about how much they enjoy their outdoor learning. The school has high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour, including those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils across school live up to these expectations. They are proud when they are mentioned in the 'honours' book for showing positive behaviour and attitudes. Pupils, and children in the early years, quickly settle into school life. They appreciate the emotional support that the school provides. Pupils learn the importance of looking after their physical and mental well-being. For instance, they described 'chime sessions', where they are encouraged to reflect and think positively. Pupils, including those in the two-year-olds' provision, benefit from an impressive array of wide-ranging experiences which enhance their personal development. A rich variety of visits and after-school activities develop pupils' learning across the curriculum. For example, pupils spoke enthusiastically about their reading adventures at a local lake. Pupils benefit from trips locally and further afield that widen their horizons.
What the school should improve
- Approaches to assessment are underdeveloped in a few subjects. This hinders how well some teachers check that pupils have retained earlier learning. The school should finalise its approaches to checking pupils' learning in these remaining subjects so that pupils have secure foundations on which to build new learning.
- Some pupils do not master accurate letter formation by the time they leave Year 2. This hinders their writing fluency as they move through the key stage 2 curriculum. The school should ensure that pupils have the skills that they need to be successful writers by the end of key stage 1.
Pupil numbers and mix
42 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Kirkland Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlecdon Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Frizington Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Montreal CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Robinson
- Phone
- 01946861386
- Address
- Kirkland, Frizington, CA26 3XU
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 148336
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.