Gilsland CofE Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Gilsland CofE Primary School
Address: Gilsland
Town/City: Brampton
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA8 7AA
Telephone Number: 016977 47302
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Nicola Atkinson
Capacity: 57
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 18 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 32% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.2%

Location and administration

URN: 138159
DfE Number: 942/5216
UKPRN: 10037209
UPRN: 10008689248
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Cumberland (E06000063)
Constituency: Carlisle (E14001152)
Electoral Ward: Brampton (E05014176)
Diocese: CE07(Diocese of Carlisle)

Easting & Northing: 363110E, 566199N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 59' 22.72" N 2° 34' 40.49" W
Plus Code: 9C6VXCQC+VR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School (3.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Miss Nicola Atkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jan Corlett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 September 2030.
  • Mrs Amy Lee - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr William Malcolm Geddis Redman - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 28 February 2028.
  • Mrs Helen Richardson - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2028.
  • Mr Charles Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mr Paul Symonds - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 July 2029.