Kirkland Church of England Academy
Kirkland, Frizington, CA26 3XU
- Phase
- Primary
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Robinson
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Diocese
- Diocese of Carlisle
- Nursery provision
- Has Nursery Classes
- Sponsor
- The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
- Constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Capacity
- 56
- Pupils on roll
- 42
- URN
- 148336
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Website
- School website
- Telephone
- 01946861386
About this school
Kirkland Church of England Academy is a Church of England primary academy in Frizington. It teaches children aged 2 to 11 and has 42 pupils on roll.
Ofsted has inspected Kirkland Church of England Academy, and its latest judgement is set out below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Numbers and a report only go so far, so visit in person before you apply.
Ofsted judgement
Overall judgement at the last full inspection
This inspection took place under the previous framework, which gave a single overall grade. Ofsted now publishes report cards instead, so newer inspections of other schools will look different. How Ofsted report cards work
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Effective
Exam results
Key stage 2 (end of primary school)
| Measure | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Pupils at the end of key stage 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | - | - |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | - | - |
| Expected standard in reading | - | - |
| Expected standard in maths | - | - |
| Expected standard in grammar, punctuation and spelling | - | - |
| Average scaled score in reading | - | - |
| Average scaled score in maths | - | - |
Trends over time
How Kirkland Church of England Academy has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.
| Year | This school | England average |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 4.9% | 6.8% |
| 2023/24 | 4.6% | 6.6% |
| 2024/25 | 6.1% | 6.2% |
Department for Education pupil absence data.
| Year | This school |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 31 |
| 2023/24 | 34 |
| 2024/25 | 41 |
School census, spring count each academic year.
How Kirkland Church of England Academy compares
Its absence rate was lower than 36% of England schools in 2024/25.
| School | KS2 RWM (2024/25) | Absence | FSM (6 years) | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This school | — | 6.1% | 17.1% | 42 | — |
| Arlecdon Primary School | — | 3.6% | 18.9% | 46 | 1.1 miles |
| Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School | 78% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 36 | 1.4 miles |
| Frizington Community Primary School | 70% | 3.5% | 14.9% | 109 | 1.8 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | — | 6% | 28.9% | 55 | 1.9 miles |
| Montreal CofE Primary School | 33% | 5.3% | 43.4% | 107 | 3.3 miles |
Results reflect each school's cohort as much as its teaching, and free school meals share is context, not a judgement. Small gaps between neighbouring schools are rarely meaningful on their own.
School context
From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.
- Free school meals (last 6 years)
- 17.14%
- English as an additional language
- 0%
- Overall absence
- 6.14%
- Persistent absence
- 14.81%
Location
Nearby schools
-
Arlecdon Primary School1.1 miles
Primary · Frizington
-
Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School1.4 miles
Primary · Cleator
-
Frizington Community Primary School1.8 miles
Primary · Frizington
-
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School1.9 miles
Primary · Frizington
-
Montreal CofE Primary School3.3 miles
Primary · Cleator Moor
Other schools in Frizington
- Arlecdon Primary School Primary
- Frizington Community Primary School Primary
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary
- Frizington Nursery School Nursery
Common questions
- What ages does Kirkland Church of England Academy teach?
- Kirkland Church of England Academy teaches children aged 2 to 11. It is a primary school in Frizington.
- Who is the headteacher of Kirkland Church of England Academy?
- The headteacher of Kirkland Church of England Academy is Mrs Katie Robinson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
- Has Kirkland Church of England Academy been inspected?
- Ofsted has inspected Kirkland Church of England Academy, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
- How many pupils are at Kirkland Church of England Academy?
- Kirkland Church of England Academy has 42 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 11.
- Is Kirkland Church of England Academy full?
- Kirkland Church of England Academy has capacity for 56 pupils and 42 on roll (75%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
- Is Kirkland Church of England Academy a faith school?
- Yes. Kirkland Church of England Academy is designated Church of England, in the Diocese of Carlisle.
- Is Kirkland Church of England Academy a selective school?
- No. Kirkland Church of England Academy is recorded as non-selective in the schools register.
- Does Kirkland Church of England Academy have a nursery?
- Yes. The schools register records Kirkland Church of England Academy as having nursery classes.
- Is Kirkland Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?
- Kirkland Church of England Academy is part of THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
- What is Kirkland Church of England Academy's absence rate?
- Kirkland Church of England Academy's overall absence rate is 6.1% in the latest published census, at or below the England average of 6.2%.
- What are Kirkland Church of England Academy's exam results?
- Where the Department for Education has published them, Kirkland Church of England Academy's key stage results are shown in the results section on this page, with the last three years so you can see the trend rather than a single year.
School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.