Fairfield Primary School
URN: 142196 • Cockermouth CA13 0DX
Overview
- Name
- Fairfield Primary School
- URN
- 142196
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LEARNING FOR LIFE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chris Steele (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01900821133
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gallowbarrow, Cockermouth CA13 0DX
Summary
Fairfield Primary School, located in Cockermouth, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrollment of 447 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school prides itself on being at the heart of its community, fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where each child is valued and supported in their development. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of emotional and mental well-being as integral to educational achievement.
The curriculum at Fairfield is designed to be rich and challenging, delivered through a cross-curricular approach that stimulates creativity and imagination. The school offers diverse enrichment opportunities, including a well-established Forest Schools programme, which encourages outdoor learning and personal development. This approach helps children develop essential skills such as self-awareness, independence, and social communication.
Fairfield Primary School is committed to providing high-quality education and pastoral care, ensuring that children are prepared for future opportunities and responsibilities. The dedicated staff and governors work collaboratively to create a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The curriculum at Fairfield is designed to be rich and challenging, delivered through a cross-curricular approach that stimulates creativity and imagination. The school offers diverse enrichment opportunities, including a well-established Forest Schools programme, which encourages outdoor learning and personal development. This approach helps children develop essential skills such as self-awareness, independence, and social communication.
Fairfield Primary School is committed to providing high-quality education and pastoral care, ensuring that children are prepared for future opportunities and responsibilities. The dedicated staff and governors work collaboratively to create a supportive atmosphere where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School (74.8)
- Eaglesfield Paddle CofE VA Primary School (70.2)
- Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy (65.1)
- Lorton School (65.1)
- Broughton Primary School (62.9)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LEARNING FOR LIFE TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 447
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 237
- FSM %
- 6.20
- Open date
- 2015-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 447 | 210 | 237 | 420 | 6.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 445 | 204 | 241 | 420 | 7.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 425 | 207 | 218 | 420 | 9.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 425 | 207 | 218 | 420 | 9.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 397 | 177 | 220 | 420 | 8.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 399 | 178 | 221 | 420 | 5.50 |
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