The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 78
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs Selina Noble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Kirkbride, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 5JR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kirkbride Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkbride Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkbride Primary School?
Kirkbride Primary School currently has 78 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkbride Primary School take?
Kirkbride Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkbride Primary School?
Kirkbride Primary School is in Wigton, CA7 5JR, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkbride Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkbride Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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