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Gilsland CofE Primary School

Cumberland, CA8 7AAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
33%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#13,073
of 13,686 nationally

About Gilsland CofE Primary School

Gilsland CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Cumberland with just 19 pupils on roll, making it one of the most intimate school settings you’ll find. ParentView data isn’t available in the school’s records, so there’s no direct recommendation percentage to go on, but the school’s oversubscription ratio tells its own story: with a capacity of 57 and only 19 pupils, the school is significantly under-subscribed, which suggests it’s a choice families make deliberately rather than a competitive scramble. That kind of quiet, low-pressure environment can be a real draw for parents who want their child to be known as an individual rather than a number. The headteacher, Nicola Atkinson, leads a school that has clearly turned a corner — its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. That’s a notable improvement from the previous inspection in 2018, when the school was rated Requires Improvement overall.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGilsland, Brampton, Cumberland, CA8 7AA
HeadteacherNicola Atkinson
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils19
Free School Meals (FSM)18.8%
School Capacity19 / 57 (33% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingScience ClubDramaChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Learning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: gilsland.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Gilsland CofE Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.