Kirkbampton CofE School, Carlisle
Kirkbampton CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Carlisle. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 25th-highest of the 40 schools in Carlisle with published results, and 10,716th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kirkbampton CofE School in detail
Kirkbampton CofE School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We hope it gives you a real sense of our small but thriving school, its values and aspirations for our children, who are at the heart of everything we do."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Kirkbampton CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 73% in reading and 45% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kirkbampton CofE School
For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Kirkbampton CofE School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Kirkbampton CofE School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kirkbampton CofE School are Burgh by Sands School (1.8 miles, Good, 90% reading, 60% maths); Great Orton Primary School (2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 90% maths); Wiggonby CofE School (2.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Yewdale School (3.8 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Kirkbampton CofE School.
Burgh by Sands SchoolGreat Orton Primary SchoolWiggonby CofE SchoolYewdale School
Who goes there
5.3% 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, 12 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 2 (2.1%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kirkbampton CofE School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
Kirkbampton CofE School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
5.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 73% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 45% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Kirkbampton CofE School
Newsletter Friday 25th September
25 Sep 2026
Newsletter Friday 18th September 2026
20 Sep 2026
Newsletter Friday 5th June 2026
5 Jun 2026
Newsletter Friday 24th April 2026
24 Apr 2026
Newsletter Friday 20th March 2026
20 Mar 2026
Newsletter Friday 27th February 2026
27 Feb 2026
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Term dates
Kirkbampton CofE School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Cumberland. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 16 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Thursday 20 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kirkbampton CofE School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kirkbampton CofE School is in Cumberland; for families living there:
- Cumberland's school travel policy: Step by step guide of the Home to School Travel Assistance Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cumberland is 5 (the median across 179 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Kirkbampton CofE School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
98 pupils
105 places
7 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Carlisle
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Carlisle
Across Cumberland council
Places available
3,537
Applications
2,352
Got 1st preference
98.2%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Cumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
94
Total Pupils
54
Boys
40
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
15.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,000
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,545
Per pupil
£669k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.9%
Overall absence
1.1%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Kirkbampton CofE School
What are SATs results like at Kirkbampton CofE School?
Of the pupils at Kirkbampton CofE School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is Kirkbampton CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkbampton CofE School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Kirkbampton CofE School?
No fixed boundary. When Kirkbampton CofE School is oversubscribed, Cumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Kirkbampton CofE School?
Kirkbampton CofE School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Kirkbampton CofE School?
Classes at Kirkbampton CofE School average 22.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Kirkbampton CofE School?
Kirkbampton CofE School has around 94 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kirkbampton CofE School?
2.9% of sessions were missed at Kirkbampton CofE School in 2024/25. 1.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kirkbampton CofE School?
Apply through Cumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Kirkbampton CofE School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Kirkbampton CofE School's term dates?
Kirkbampton CofE School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Cumberland. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 16 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Thursday 20 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Kirkbampton CofE School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cumberland is 5 (the median across 179 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kirkbampton CofE School?
Kirkbampton CofE School is at Kirkbampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 6HX.
Sources: Cumberland term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)