The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 7.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Daryl Spencer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Skitby Road, Fir Ends School, Skitby Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA6 6AY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Fir Ends Primary School a selective school?
No. Fir Ends Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fir Ends Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fir Ends Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fir Ends Primary School?
Fir Ends Primary School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fir Ends Primary School take?
Fir Ends Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fir Ends Primary School?
Fir Ends Primary School is in Brampton, CA6 6AY, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fir Ends Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fir Ends Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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