Lanercost CofE Primary School is a primary school in Brampton, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Lanercost CofE Primary School currently has around 85 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.7% boys and 35.3% girls. Around 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 2.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 1.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Lanercost, Brampton, CA8 2HL
Website: www.lanercostschool.org.uk/
Telephone: 0169772702
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Cumberland
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs A Wilkinson
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 112254

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 80
Number of Pupils: 85
Number of Boys: 55
Number of Girls: 30

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 2.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 1.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.50%71
Chinese4.70%4
Other (any other ethnic group)3.50%3
Other White3.50%3
Other Mixed2.40%2
African1.20%1
Indian1.20%1
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.7)
Writing: Average (1.6)
Maths: Average (1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
62%
Town average
54%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
15%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
105.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lanercost CofE Primary School
Lanercost , CA8 2HL
4out of 4 0 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.