Gilsland CofE Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Gilsland
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 7AA
Phone 01697747302
Reference Number 138159

Gilsland Church of England Primary School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good. The school offers a warm and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and supported. With a strong emphasis on high expectations and a broad curriculum, most students are achieving well. The school effectively incorporates local history into learning, enhancing pupils' engagement and sense of community. However, some issues remain regarding identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which needs addressing to help all students reach their full potential.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 19
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 36.84%
Girls: 63.16%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 18.8%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 7
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 7

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 1 3 4
2 Unknown Unknown Unknown
3 Unknown 1 1
4 4 2 6
5 1 3 4
6 Unknown 1 1

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 73.7%
Unclassified 26.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 19 Oct 2022
Date Report
19 Oct 2022 School inspection:
06 Nov 2018 Full inspection:
10 Aug 2012 Academy conversion letter
28 Jun 2011 Full inspection:
Previously as Gilsland CofE Primary School
28 Jun 2011 Full inspection:
14 Sep 2007 Full inspection:
14 Sep 2007 Full inspection:
30 Jun 2003 Full inspection
30 Jun 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils feel happy and safe in a supportive school environment.
  • Leaders have established a broad and ambitious curriculum.
  • Pupils, including those with SEND, are generally well supported in their learning.
  • Strong reading program with new and diverse books encourages a love of reading.
  • Pupils engage in extracurricular activities that enhance their skills.

Areas for Improvement

  • Staff training on identifying pupils with additional needs is insufficient.
  • Personal development curriculum needs improvement to better prepare pupils for life.

2024 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 0 0
Third Preference 0 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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