Lanercost CofE Primary School
106%
Capacity
85
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Lanercost CofE Primary School
Lanercost CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cumberland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 85 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 80 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher A Wilkinson, it falls under Cumberland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2235th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 111 in Cumberland.
Lanercost CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 10 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
Lanercost CofE Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lanercost CofE Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Dance, Gymnastics, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cumberland, Lanercost CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Lanercost, Lanercost C E, Brampton, Cumberland, CA8 2HL |
| Headteacher | A Wilkinson |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 85 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.5% |
| School Capacity | 85 / 80 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2235th of 13,686
Nationally
306th of 2,065
In North West
10th of 111
In Cumberland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lanercost, Lanercost C E, Brampton
Cumberland, CA8 2HL
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