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Fir Ends Primary School
Skitby Road, Smithfield, Fir Ends School, Skitby Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA6 6AY, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.8 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
92
Capacity
135
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, though the KS2 results show only 33% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 79% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere despite limited academic performance. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 10% of schools, but there is room for improvement, particularly in helping students reach higher standards.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of subjects
88%
My child is happy
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
Progress is communicated
82%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School has high expectations
79%
School supports development
77%
School keeps me informed
74%
Behaviour is good
74%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other5.4%
Other2.2%
Location
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54.98035, -2.87211 · CA6 6AY
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112420
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.fir-ends.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fir Ends Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fir Ends Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2014.
Is Fir Ends Primary School a good school?
Fir Ends Primary School scores 9.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Fir Ends Primary School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Fir Ends Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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