Gilsland CofE Primary School

Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class

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Gilsland, Brampton, CA8 7AA

01697 747302 · School website · Map and directions

OfstedGoodInspected 19 October 2022
Pupils18Room for 57 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 33 in 2019, 22 in 2021, 22 in 2022, 24 in 2023, 25 in 2024, 19 in 2025, 18 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
Free school meals22%of pupils eligible now

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 October 2022.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Early yearsGood
SafeguardingEffective

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Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

1 pupil in this year group.

Only 1 pupil took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.

MeasureThis schoolCumberlandEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths Not published 56% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths Not published 5% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading Not published 72% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing Not published 68% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths Not published 69% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. Not published 105 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. Not published 103 105

"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.

Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time

2022/232023/242024/25
Not published33%Not published

Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Admissions

Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cumberland. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.

This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.

Admissions dates and schools in Cumberland

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolCumberlandEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton.
Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
21.1% 22.8%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton.
Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
10.5% 4.3%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton.
Higher than 3% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
5.3% 13.3%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton.
Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 6.5%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton.
Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
4.1% 4.8%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
6th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton.
Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
5.9% 10.3%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton.
Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.0 1.6 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton.
Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 0.8% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.04% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton.
Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
6.0 19.0 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Brampton.
Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
3.6 9.6 10.6

Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.

Nearby primary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Gilsland CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Gilsland CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 October 2022.

How did Gilsland CofE Primary School do in its SATs?

DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.