Hallbankgate Village School
Hallbankgate, Brampton, CA8 2NJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hallbankgate Village School is a primary school in Brampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 178 schools in Cumberland. It ranks 5th of 7 primary schools in Brampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 December 2012, report published 17 January 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2022
Pupils are happy and confident learners. They are proud to attend this small, nurturing school. Pupils told inspectors that this is a great school to belong to if you want to make friends. Staff have high expectations of all pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils are hardworking. They achieve well and listen attentively in lessons. Pupils know that adults will help them to improve their learning and succeed in everything that they do. They know that making 'marvellous' mistakes helps them to learn. Pupils enjoy responding to teachers' requests to 'tick it or fix it!' Pupils enjoy their playtimes and get on well with each other. They understand what bullying is, and know to tell a trusted adult if it should happen, because it will be sorted out quickly. Pupils feel safe in school. There are lots of activities to develop pupils' talents and interests. Pupils spoke with enthusiasm about the after-school sports clubs and gardening club. Older pupils enjoy taking on roles of responsibility such as a learning councillor, or as a buddy for children in the early years. Pupils appreciate the spacious school grounds. They also value the beautiful countryside that surrounds them. Pupils know the importance of looking after their environment. They make regular use of the village amenities like the church and the library.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, some pupils at the early stage of reading are provided with reading books that are not matched carefully enough to the sounds they already know. When this happens, it hampers their ability to read fluently. Leaders should ensure that teachers select books for children and pupils that help them to practise what they know about sounds and letters so that they become fluent and confident readers.
- In some subjects, staff do not check carefully enough that pupils have understood what has been taught. This means that their prior learning is sometimes not secure when they move on to new content. Leaders should ensure that in all subjects, staff check pupils' learning and adapt their teaching to make up for any gaps in knowledge or understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
45 pupils on roll, with places for 68
Schools near Hallbankgate Village School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanercost CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Brampton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Castle Carrock School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Hayton CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 88% met the expected standard |
| Gilsland CofE Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Clare Hutton
- Phone
- 01697746237
- Address
- Hallbankgate, Brampton, CA8 2NJ
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- URN
- 112417
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.