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Fairfield Primary School
Gallowbarrow, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 0DX, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.2 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
447
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, with 83% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 9% nationally. The school also achieves a higher standard rate of 23%, indicating a solid level of academic excellence. Parents can feel confident in the school's strong reputation and positive learning environment, supported by a high LocaleIQ score that reflects its overall quality compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 7 October 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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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54.66150, -3.36664 · CA13 0DX
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN142196
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fairfieldprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fairfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fairfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 October 2014.
Is Fairfield Primary School a good school?
Fairfield Primary School scores 82.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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