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 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Greenhead, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 7HB |
1.91 miles |
|
Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Park Avenue, Haltwhistle, NE49 9BA |
4.59 miles |
|
Lanercost CofE Primary School
Lanercost, Lanercost C E, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2HL |
4.71 miles |
|
Walton & Lees Hill CofE School
Lees Hill, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2BB |
4.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |