Lanercost CofE Primary School, Brampton
Lanercost 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 June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 7 schools in Brampton with published results, and 423rd of 14,452 across England. It was 76% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Cumberland (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lanercost CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Lanercost CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 70% in Cumberland and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 77% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Lanercost CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Lanercost CofE Primary School as their first choice and 19 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 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 Lanercost CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lanercost CofE Primary School are Brampton Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths); Walton & Lees Hill CofE School (2.5 miles, Good); Hallbankgate Village School (2.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 63% maths); and Irthington Village School (4 miles, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths).
Lanercost CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
Brampton Primary SchoolWalton & Lees Hill CofE SchoolHallbankgate Village SchoolIrthington Village School
Who goes there
8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 3 (3.6%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Lanercost CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 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 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cumberland (22).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lanercost CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.2 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; 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 agoOverall
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 are proud to be a part of this inspiring school. They carefully follow the school's motto of 'care, believe and achieve'. Pupils are happy, feel safe and enjoy spending time with their friends. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meet the high aspirations that the school has for them. They achieve exceptionally well.
The vast array of opportunities on offer to pupils is highly impressive. Pupils contribute their own ideas regarding the clubs that they would like, such as gardening, cookery, lacrosse and orienteering. They benefit greatly from a well-thought-out enrichment programme that builds on the school's curriculum. For example, pupils thoroughly enjoyed a recent visit to a local river and the opportunity to meet and talk to an architect.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Relationships between pupils and staff are built on mutual respect. The school takes time to get to know pupils and their families well. It establishes links with parents and carers from the moment that children start in the Nursery class. Parents are involved in many projects and school activities such as learning celebrations and design and technology projects. This helps them to support their children's learning at home.
Pupils value their education. They look forward to attending school, particularly after time away during school holidays. Pupils' behaviour during lessons and at social times is exemplary. They know that there are trusted adults in school that they can talk with to share any worries that they may have. Year 6 pupils explained that they especially appreciated extra time to explore any questions that they had ahead of their move on to high school.
From Ofsted's June 2024 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 June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
8.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 77% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 92% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 92% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
16.8
Avg class size
17.0
Infant (KS1)
19.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Lanercost CofE Primary School
Term dates
Lanercost CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Cumberland. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 16 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Thursday 20 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lanercost CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lanercost 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 Lanercost CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
73 pupils
96 places
23 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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
10.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
84
Total Pupils
51
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
12.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,776
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,406
Per pupil
£564k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.9%
Overall absence
0.0%
Persistent absence
64
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Lanercost CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at Lanercost CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at Lanercost CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Lanercost CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lanercost CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for Lanercost CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Lanercost 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 Lanercost CofE Primary School?
Lanercost CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 76% of its 96 places.
How big are the classes at Lanercost CofE Primary School?
Classes at Lanercost CofE Primary School average 16.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Lanercost CofE Primary School?
Lanercost CofE Primary School has around 84 pupils on roll. 8% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lanercost CofE Primary School?
2.9% of sessions were missed at Lanercost CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 0% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lanercost CofE Primary School?
Apply through Cumberland's coordinated admissions process, naming Lanercost 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.
What are Lanercost CofE Primary School's term dates?
Lanercost CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Cumberland. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 16 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Thursday 20 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Lanercost 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 Lanercost CofE Primary School?
Lanercost CofE Primary School is at Lanercost, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HL.
Sources: Cumberland term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)