The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
36%
+28.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 85
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mrs A Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lanercost, Lanercost C E, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Lanercost CofE Primary School a selective school?
No. Lanercost CofE Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lanercost CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lanercost CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lanercost CofE Primary School?
Lanercost CofE Primary School currently has 85 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lanercost CofE Primary School take?
Lanercost CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lanercost CofE Primary School?
Lanercost CofE Primary School is in Brampton, CA8 2HL, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lanercost CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lanercost CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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