Hayton CofE Primary School, Brampton
Hayton CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Brampton. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 7 schools in Brampton with published results, and 1,036th of 14,452 across England. It was 72% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hayton CofE Primary School in detail
Hayton CofE Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Hayton Church of England Primary School is a very special place where we believe each and every child is a unique and valued gift from God. Our school is like a 'family' and a place where children come first."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 96% of Year 6 pupils at Hayton CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 88% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 86% in reading and 64% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hayton CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Hayton CofE Primary School as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hayton CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hayton CofE Primary School are Warwick Bridge Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 64% reading, 82% maths); Irthington Village School (2.5 miles, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths); Castle Carrock School (2.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); and Brampton Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths).
Hayton CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Warwick Bridge Primary SchoolIrthington Village SchoolCastle Carrock SchoolBrampton Primary School
What parents say
95 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hayton CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
4.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (5.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Hayton CofE Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Brampton Station Entrance, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Friars Garth (at), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hayton CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils thrive in this vibrant and harmonious school community. They benefit from an exceptional curriculum that is delivered by deeply committed and expert staff. Pupils love to be in school and delight in all that it has to offer.
Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are keen learners. They relish the fresh challenges that each day brings. Pupils try their utmost to reach the high standards that the school sets for their achievement. They make excellent progress through the ambitious curriculum. Pupils speak confidently and enthusiastically about their learning.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has developed a rich and ambitious curriculum. It has identified with clarity the most important knowledge that pupils should learn and when this should be taught. The curriculum flows seamlessly from the time that pupils start in Nursery to the end of Year 6.
The school has highly effective processes in place to identify any additional needs that pupils may have. As a result of precise adaptations, the school ensures that pupils with SEND access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers. Pupils with SEND achieve extremely well.
From Ofsted's November 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its September 2014 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
4.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
95 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 96% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 64% to 88% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 100% to 96% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.2
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
16.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hayton CofE Primary School
Term dates
Hayton CofE Primary School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Cumberland's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hayton CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hayton CofE Primary School is in Cumberland; for families living there:
- Cumberland's school travel policy: Step by step guide of the Home to School Travel Assistance Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Cumberland is 5 (the median across 179 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Hayton CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
126 pupils
175 places
49 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Brampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Brampton
Across Cumberland council
Places available
3,537
Applications
2,352
Got 1st preference
98.2%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Cumberland council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
5.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
142
Total Pupils
75
Boys
67
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
12.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,003
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,479
Per pupil
£744k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
2.5%
Persistent absence
120
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hayton CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hayton CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hayton CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 96% reached the expected standard in reading and 88% did so in maths.
What is Hayton CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hayton CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hayton CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hayton CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Cumberland allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hayton CofE Primary School?
Hayton CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 72% of its 175 places.
How big are the classes at Hayton CofE Primary School?
Classes at Hayton CofE Primary School average 20.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hayton CofE Primary School?
Hayton CofE Primary School has around 142 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hayton CofE Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Hayton CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 2.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hayton CofE Primary School?
Apply through Cumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Hayton CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Hayton CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Cumberland is 5 (the median across 179 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hayton CofE Primary School?
Hayton CofE Primary School is at Hayton, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 9HR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)