General information

There are a number of ways you can talk to us.  

First, decide who would be the most appropriate person to see.  In most cases, this will be your child's teacher. You can communicate via the Class Dojo system.

There will be circumstances, such as payment or lunch queries, where the staff member in the office is the best person to speak to. You are also always welcome to speak with our Head Teacher and SENDco Mrs Barley too.

Arrange a time to speak to the relevant person - it could even be there and then!  

To contact school you can pop in, telephone (016973 51483), write a note via Class Dojo (or a letter) or e-mail admin@kirkbride.cumbria.sch.uk 

The school office is open from 8.30a.m. and closes at 3.00p.m. every day for face to face contact..

The teaching staff are available after school to answer any questions or queries.

School Learning Times:

School opens at 8.30 a.m. Entrance doors in the main hall are opened at 8.30am.

The doors will be closed at 8.45a.m. and children who arrive at school after this time should enter via the School Reception Office - late marks are issued at 9am.

The best time to speak to staff regarding any concerns is at the end of the school day.

Whole School learning sessions begin for the morning at 8.30 a.m. – 12noon and in the afternoon at 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

There is a 15 minute morning break and a one hour lunchtime.

Our school day amounts to 32.5 hours in total.

Nursery Sessions:

Nursery sessions range from:

  • 8.30 a.m. – 11.30am
  • Children who have a morning session and lunch - 8.30am to 1pm.
  • Afternoon sessions are available 12.00p.m.- 3.00p.m.