Fairfield Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Cockermouth, North West CA13 0DX · Cumberland
#65 of 2,286 primary schools in North West
#523 of 15,697 nationally
About Fairfield Primary School
Fairfield Primary School is a academy primary located in Cockermouth, in the Cumberland local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 455 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 92.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 65th of 2,286 ranked primary schools in North West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (95th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 455; capacity filled 108.3%.
There are 8 schools in Cockermouth; Fairfield Primary School ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)83%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)23%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fairfield Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 455
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 108.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 83%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 23%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Fairfield Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
All Saints' CofE School
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
· 1.1 km away
Cockermouth School
Cockermouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,254 students · 1.2 km away
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
193 students · 2.8 km away
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School
Cockermouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
146 students · 3.3 km away
St Bridget's CofE School
Cockermouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
82 students · 4.0 km away
Broughton Primary School
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
146 students · 4.7 km away
Lorton School
Cockermouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
45 students · 6.3 km away
Dean CofE School
Workington · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
96 students · 6.9 km away
Broughton Moor Primary School
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
· 7.1 km away
Dearham Primary School
Maryport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
202 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Berkeley Academy
Crewe · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
456 students
Offley Primary Academy
Sandbach · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
Irlam Primary School
Manchester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
Romiley Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
454 students
Norbury Hall Primary School
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Reddish, a Voluntary Academy
Stockport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairfield Primary School a good school?
Fairfield Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 92.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #65 of 2,286 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fairfield Primary School rank in North West?
Fairfield Primary School ranks #65 of 2,286 primary schools in North West and #523 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fairfield Primary School?
Fairfield Primary School had 455 students in 2025.
Is Fairfield Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Fairfield Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Fairfield Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fairfield Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.