Gilsland CofE Primary School
Gilsland, Brampton, CA8 7AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gilsland CofE Primary School is a primary school in Brampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 October 2022, report published 6 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 October 2022
Pupils are very happy coming to this small and welcoming school. Leaders encourage all pupils to 'love your neighbour as yourself', and pupils respond well to this belief. They care for each other and make sure that everyone is included in school life. Pupils told inspectors that they feel part of a family when they come to school. This helps them to feel safe. Leaders have high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are expected to try their best and behave in a positive way. Most pupils achieve well. Pupils behave in a calm and sensible way. Older pupils help younger pupils around school, and at reading times and playtimes. Rare incidents of bullying are dealt with successfully by staff. Pupils appreciate the unique location of the school village on Hadrian's Wall. They enjoy learning about the history of the village and how it has changed over time. Pupils visit the wall and Roman forts such as Birdoswald regularly. They value being able to see this historical monument from their school. This helps pupils to develop a sense of time and place.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that staff have sufficient training to help them to identify effectively pupils who may have additional needs. This means that some pupils with SEND do not receive the support that they need. This limits their achievement at times. Leaders should ensure that staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify pupils' needs swiftly.
- The personal development curriculum has been reviewed and is being developed. As a result, pupils have not learned some aspects of the intended curriculum. This means that some pupils are not prepared well to be independent, resilient and respectful citizens. Leaders should ensure that the personal development curriculum is delivered consistently well and prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.
Pupil numbers and mix
18 pupils on roll, with places for 57
Schools near Gilsland CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Haltwhistle Primary Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
| Lanercost CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Walton & Lees Hill CofE School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Hallbankgate Village School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GOOD SHEPHERD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Nicola Atkinson
- Phone
- 01697747302
- Address
- Gilsland, Brampton, CA8 7AA
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 138159
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.