Fairfield Primary School
Cockermouth, CA13 0DX · Cumberland · primary school
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4th of 119 primary schools in Cumberland we can score, 145 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.0/10 against 3,004 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 23.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in paddleboarding, orienteering, padel, crown green bowling, swimming, and theatre. Trips include visits to Castlerigg Stone Circle, Wordsworth House, Tullie House Museum, Keswick Museum, Vindolanda Roman Fort, Forest School, and fieldwork.
Getting in
The published school roll is 455 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the various outdoor activities scheduled within the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Fairfield Primary School
Overview
Fairfield Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils demonstrate "warmth and kindness" and enjoy "respectful interactions" with adults. The report highlights that most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well within a curriculum that is "clear and ambitious."
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy" and receive a "high level of care and support," making a "strong start" to their education.
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" so pupils build knowledge "logically over time," with early years activities ensuring children are "well prepared for the demands of Year 1."
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with SEND "accurately and promptly," enabling them to "learn well alongside their peers."
- Pupils enjoy an "impressive range of opportunities," including clubs and trips linked to the curriculum, which contribute significantly to their "wider development."
- Teachers make "regular checks" on pupil knowledge to address gaps, and most pupils are "enthusiastic and attentive" in lessons.
Areas to improve
- Staff must strengthen support for pupils at the early stages of reading who have gaps in their phonics knowledge, as they are sometimes moved on to new learning "before they are ready."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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