Kirkbride Primary School
URN: 112114 • Wigton CA7 5JR
Overview
- Name
- Kirkbride Primary School
- URN
- 112114
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Barley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01697351483
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kirkbride, Wigton CA7 5JR
Summary
Kirkbride Primary School, located in Wigton, Cumberland, is a small community school with a strong commitment to fostering individual growth and excellence among its 78 pupils. The school prides itself on its close-knit environment, where dedicated staff members, many of whom are alumni, work together to ensure that every child feels valued and supported. The ethos of the school revolves around the belief that education is a partnership between children, parents, staff, and the wider community.
The curriculum at Kirkbride Primary is designed to provide rich and memorable learning experiences, integrating core subjects such as Reading, Writing, Maths, and Science with opportunities for outdoor learning and specialist teaching in Sports and Music. The school encourages curiosity and investigation, aiming to inspire students to reach their full potential while ensuring no child is left behind.
Kirkbride Primary School actively engages with the local community, fostering strong relationships that enhance the educational experience. The governing body and Parent-Teacher Association play vital roles in supporting the school’s development, ensuring a well-rounded educational environment for all students.
The curriculum at Kirkbride Primary is designed to provide rich and memorable learning experiences, integrating core subjects such as Reading, Writing, Maths, and Science with opportunities for outdoor learning and specialist teaching in Sports and Music. The school encourages curiosity and investigation, aiming to inspire students to reach their full potential while ensuring no child is left behind.
Kirkbride Primary School actively engages with the local community, fostering strong relationships that enhance the educational experience. The governing body and Parent-Teacher Association play vital roles in supporting the school’s development, ensuring a well-rounded educational environment for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Silloth Primary School (68.3)
- Boltons CofE School (63.3)
- Wiggonby CofE School (62.8)
- St Matthew's CofE School (62.3)
- Blennerhasset School (62.1)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 91
- Pupils
- 78
- Boys
- 33
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 7.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 78 | 33 | 45 | 91 | 7.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 89 | 35 | 54 | 91 | 12.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 36 | 43 | 91 | 5.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 36 | 43 | 91 | 5.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 82 | 35 | 47 | 91 | 8.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 86 | 43 | 43 | 91 | 10.40 |
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