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Fairfield Primary School
Gallowbarrow, Cockermouth CA13 0DX
Fairfield Primary School is an academy. It has about 440 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Learning for Life Trust. (Broughton Primary School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Progress and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils and Finances.
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Attainment: Excellent. Maths attainment is excellent, reading is excellent and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Progress: Excellent. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is about average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high.
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