Fir Ends Primary School, Brampton

In its own words: "At Fir Ends we promote a love of learning and aim to help pupils become the best they can be. We don't believe in one-size-fits-all and with small cohorts are fortunate to be able to recognise and support each of our pupils as individuals."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Nursery is the launchpad for later learning, and at Fir Ends we aim to include our nursery pupils in all aspects of school life, regardless of whether they're here half-a-day a week or all-day every day!"

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Fir Ends Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 54% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Fir Ends Primary School as their first choice and 27 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Fir Ends Primary School are Blackford CofE Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 50% reading, 38% maths); Crosby-on-Eden CofE School (3.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Irthington Village School (4.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths); and Longtown Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 74% maths).

Fir Ends Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Fir Ends Primary School (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 85% say their child is happy there and 46% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (46%).

5.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 11 pupils (12.6%) received SEN support and 2 (2.3%) 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.

Fir Ends Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Fir Ends Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fir Ends School (at), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).

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