Is Fairfield Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 31st of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Fairfield Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 83% of pupils at Fairfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Fairfield Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Fairfield Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Fairfield Primary School

Gallowbarrow, Cockermouth, CA13 0DX

Local ranking31st of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 83.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 23.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 89.0%
Maths (Expected): 92.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 91.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 53

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 447
Boys: 220 (48%)
Girls: 235 (52%)
Capacity: 420 (108% full)
SEND: 15.2%
FSM Eligible: 7.0%
EAL: 4.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 11.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,200/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.6%
White Other: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%

92.6%

White British

2.5%

White Other

1.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01900821133

head@fairfieldprimary.co.uk

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Gallowbarrow

Cockermouth, North West

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Administrative

URN: 142196
UKPRN: 10053349
Establishment No.: 2107
Trust: LEARNING FOR LIFE TRUST

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