What did Ofsted judge Kirkland Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Kirkland Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Kirkland Church of England Academy?

Kirkland Church of England Academy has 42 pupils on roll.

What ages does Kirkland Church of England Academy take?

Kirkland Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Kirkland Church of England Academy located?

Kirkland Church of England Academy is located in Frizington, CA26 3XU, Cumberland.

How do I apply to Kirkland Church of England Academy?

Kirkland Church of England Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Kirkland Church of England Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Kirkland Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Kirkland Church of England Academy?

When Kirkland Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after and who were previously looked after — Children looked after and who were previously looked after, i.e., in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren). See Note 1; 2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant/first or junior/middle school) at the time of admission. See notes 2 and 3; 3. Children living outside the catchment area who — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) who were allocated a place at that school either (a) in the absence of a place being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was identified as the next nearest with a place available or (b) the school is named in the sibling’s Statement of Special Educational Need/ Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - see notes 2, 3 and 4, and 3 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Kirkland Church of England Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.5% of pupils at Kirkland Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Kirkland Church of England Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after and who were previously looked after — Children looked after and who were previously looked after, i.e., in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren). See Note 1
2Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant/first or junior/middle school) at the time of admission. See notes 2 and 3.
3Children living outside the catchment area who — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) who were allocated a place at that school either (a) in the absence of a place being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was identified as the next nearest with a place available or (b) the school is named in the sibling’s Statement of Special Educational Need/ Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - see notes 2, 3 and 4.
4Other children living in the catchment area giving priority to those living closest to the school — Other children living in the catchment area giving priority to those living closest to the school, measured by a straight-line measure between the centre of the pupil’s home address and a common point on the school site as determined by the Local Authority’s computerised Geographical Information System - see notes 5 and 6.
5Children living outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) at the time of their admission - see notes 2 and 3.
6Children living outside the catchment area — Children living outside the catchment area, giving priority to those who live closest to the school, measured by a straight-line measure between the centre of the pupil’s home address and a common point on the school site as determined by Local Authority’s computerised Geographical Information System - see notes 5 and 6. Applications will be prioritised on the above basis. An exception will be made under the Authority's policy for the education of children with special educational needs where a child holds an Education, Health and Care Plan, that names the school.

"Kirkland CE Academy admissions policy 2027 to 2028", the policy Cumberland Council links from this school's own page in the council school directory (DfE number 2030).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Kirkland Church of England Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Kirkland Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Kirkland Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Kirkland Church of England Academy?: Kirkland Church of England Academy has 42 pupils on roll.
What ages does Kirkland Church of England Academy take?: Kirkland Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Kirkland Church of England Academy located?: Kirkland Church of England Academy is located in Frizington, CA26 3XU, Cumberland.
How do I apply to Kirkland Church of England Academy?: Kirkland Church of England Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Kirkland Church of England Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Kirkland Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Kirkland Church of England Academy?: When Kirkland Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after and who were previously looked after — Children looked after and who were previously looked after, i.e., in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren). See Note 1; 2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant/first or junior/middle school) at the time of admission. See notes 2 and 3; 3. Children living outside the catchment area who — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) who were allocated a place at that school either (a) in the absence of a place being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was identified as the next nearest with a place available or (b) the school is named in the sibling’s Statement of Special Educational Need/ Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - see notes 2, 3 and 4, and 3 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Kirkland Church of England Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.5% of pupils at Kirkland Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Kirkland Church of England Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children looked after and who were previously looked after — Children looked after and who were previously looked after, i.e., in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren). See Note 1
2Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant/first or junior/middle school) at the time of admission. See notes 2 and 3.
3Children living outside the catchment area who — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) who were allocated a place at that school either (a) in the absence of a place being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was identified as the next nearest with a place available or (b) the school is named in the sibling’s Statement of Special Educational Need/ Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - see notes 2, 3 and 4.
4Other children living in the catchment area giving priority to those living closest to the school — Other children living in the catchment area giving priority to those living closest to the school, measured by a straight-line measure between the centre of the pupil’s home address and a common point on the school site as determined by the Local Authority’s computerised Geographical Information System - see notes 5 and 6.
5Children living outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living outside the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) at the time of their admission - see notes 2 and 3.
6Children living outside the catchment area — Children living outside the catchment area, giving priority to those who live closest to the school, measured by a straight-line measure between the centre of the pupil’s home address and a common point on the school site as determined by Local Authority’s computerised Geographical Information System - see notes 5 and 6. Applications will be prioritised on the above basis. An exception will be made under the Authority's policy for the education of children with special educational needs where a child holds an Education, Health and Care Plan, that names the school.

"Kirkland CE Academy admissions policy 2027 to 2028", the policy Cumberland Council links from this school's own page in the council school directory (DfE number 2030).

Kirkland Church of England Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Kirkland Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Kirkland Church of England Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Kirkland Church of England Academy?: Kirkland Church of England Academy has 42 pupils on roll.
What ages does Kirkland Church of England Academy take?: Kirkland Church of England Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Kirkland Church of England Academy located?: Kirkland Church of England Academy is located in Frizington, CA26 3XU, Cumberland.
How do I apply to Kirkland Church of England Academy?: Kirkland Church of England Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Kirkland Church of England Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Kirkland Church of England Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Kirkland Church of England Academy?: When Kirkland Church of England Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children looked after and who were previously looked after — Children looked after and who were previously looked after, i.e., in public care, giving priority, if necessary, to the youngest child(ren). See Note 1; 2. Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school — Children living in the catchment area who have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant/first or junior/middle school) at the time of admission. See notes 2 and 3; 3. Children living outside the catchment area who — Children living outside the catchment area who, at the time of their admission, have brothers or sisters in the school (or associated infant or junior school) who were allocated a place at that school either (a) in the absence of a place being available in the catchment area school due to oversubscription and the school was identified as the next nearest with a place available or (b) the school is named in the sibling’s Statement of Special Educational Need/ Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) - see notes 2, 3 and 4, and 3 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Kirkland Church of England Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.5% of pupils at Kirkland Church of England Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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