Brampton Primary School
Sawmill Lane, Brampton, CA8 1BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brampton Primary School is a primary school in Brampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 3rd of 7 primary schools in Brampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2019, report published 18 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils are very much at the heart of this vibrant school. Just as the school's vision states, they strive to 'believe, persevere and succeed'. Pupils celebrate differences between themselves and others. Staff make sure that new pupils very quickly feel welcome in the school. Most pupils achieve well. They work hard to live up to the school's high expectations for their achievement. Pupils show enthusiasm in lessons and take great pride in their work. Children in the early years learn in a calm and purposeful environment. They benefit from clear routines and expectations that help them to make a positive start to their education. Older pupils behave extremely well in classrooms and around the school. Pupils benefit from the school's determination for them to be well prepared for life beyond school and their immediate rural location. The school provides opportunities for pupils to visit a variety of museums, to visit cities, such as Newcastle, and to take part in residential experiences, including in the Lake District. The school welcomes regular visitors, such as a Buddhist monk, to widen pupils' knowledge of other cultures. Pupils learn how to lead safe and healthy lifestyles.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the checks on what pupils know and remember over time are not effective enough. As a result, teachers do not have the information they need to identify and address any gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment strategies to spot, and then resolve, pupils' misconceptions so that they can build their knowledge securely over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
200 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Brampton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irthington Village School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Lanercost CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Hayton CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Hallbankgate Village School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Castle Carrock School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Armstrong
- Phone
- 01697742158
- Address
- Sawmill Lane, Brampton, CA8 1BZ
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112405
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.