Arlecdon Primary School, FRIZINGTON

In its own words: "Arlecdon Primary is a very special place to be. We have a collective passion for learning which permeates all we do; we work to change lives through learning. Arlecdon Primary School is a small and caring school which: Our philosophy is simple, we want the best for all those connected with our school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Please feel free to contact the school office with any queries you may have. Arlecdon School also offers wrap-around care for children aged 3-11 years, this includes the popular breakfast club and after school club sessions."

For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Arlecdon Primary School as their first choice and 5 named it as one of their preferences, for 2 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Arlecdon Primary School are Kirkland Church of England Academy (1.1 miles, Good); Frizington Community Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 80% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 25% reading, 25% maths); and Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths).

Arlecdon Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Changing Lives Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 10 pupils (21.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Arlecdon Primary School had 3 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).

Arlecdon Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.