Is Lanercost CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 5 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Lanercost CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 82% of pupils at Lanercost CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Lanercost CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Lanercost CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Lanercost CofE Primary School

Lanercost, Brampton, CA8 2HL

Local ranking5th of 143 primary schools in Cumberland

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 5 June 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 36.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 91.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 91.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 11

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 85
Boys: 51 (61%)
Girls: 33 (39%)
Capacity: 80 (105% full)
SEND: 10.6%
FSM Eligible: 12.3%
EAL: 12.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 8.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,392/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 0.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.5%
Asian Chinese: 4.7%
White Other: 3.5%
Other: 3.5%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Asian Indian: 1.2%
Black African: 1.2%

83.5%

White British

4.7%

Asian Chinese

3.5%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

0169772702

head@lanercost.cumbria.sch.uk

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Lanercost

Brampton, North West

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Administrative

URN: 112254
UKPRN: 10070444
Establishment No.: 3020

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