Welcome to Shankhill School
Shankhill C of E Primary School provides everything you'd wish for your child; a warm and inclusive welcome to our school family; an excellent education with rich creative and enjoyable school experiences and personalised learning for all children from the age of 3 through to the end of Year 6 in our ideal class sizes.
A warm, rural community with big opportunities
- Small school, big heart: friendly, fun mixed-age classes and a flexible classroom approach so teaching meets each child’s needs and ensures every pupil makes strong progress..
- Nursery and early years: Teacher-led provision for 3 and 4 year olds; children may join us from their third birthday.
- Wrap-around care: Breakfast club, after-school clubs and care from 8:00am to 5:30pm, with the option to include 30 hours free provision for eligible 3–4 year olds.
- Local reach: Just 6 miles (10 minutes) from Longtown and 9 miles (15 minutes) from Brampton — why not call in with your child for a visit?
What a brilliant way to celebrate Shankhill’s 150th Anniversary year!
We are delighted and extremely proud to be able to share the report from our ungraded Ofsted inspection on 26 March 2024. We are thrilled that the Quality of Education, Safeguarding, Character Development and overall care and education from Early Years to Year 6 have been recognised as continuing to be good, but also deemed to be OUTSTANDING. However to award this grade, Ofsted plan to re-visit Shankhill to do a full graded inspection within one to two years.
The report states: “Outcome: There has been no change to this school’s overall judgement of good as a result of this ungraded (section 8) inspection. However, the evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out now. The school’s next inspection will be a graded inspection.”
This is the best possible outcome that could have been achieved! YOU CAN READ THE FULL REPORT BY USING THE LINK BELOW
What makes Shankhill special
- Academic excellence: Pupils achieve excellently with national assessment results consistently above national and local averages in EYFS, Phonics, Multiplication Tables Check and KS2 SATs.
- Exceptional facilities and inspiring outdoor spaces, featuring a fantastic playground, extensive grounds and an impressive range of toys, ride-on vehicles and sporting equipment. Designed to spark curiosity, creativity and active learning, our rich outdoor environment provides endless opportunities for imaginative play, physical development, exploration and adventure, helping every child to thrive.
- Inspiring musical opportunities for all, with specialist instrument tuition available from Reception to Year 6. From ukulele and guitar to keyboard and piano, children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop new skills and experience the enjoyment and achievement that music can bring.
- Experienced team and governance: A knowledgeable governing board and experienced staff team who are passionate about supporting and educating every child in school.
- Inclusive support: We strive to achieve the highest standards for each and every child regardless of their starting points or individual needs. Whatever your child’s individual circumstances, we aim to tailor a curriculum to meet their needs; one which facilitates enjoyment in learning and with equal opportunities for all.
For further information about our school please contact us on 01228 577264 or alternatively email us at office@shankhill.cumbria.sch.uk or head@shankhill.cumbria.sch.uk
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SIAMS Report Jan 22Our Vision
Creative learning, personal achievement and happiness. Enabling everyone to flourish and 'to live life in all its fullness'. (John 10:10)
Our school community, based on Christ's teaching, seeks to develop, in each child, a vision of human flourishing, built on wonder, kindness, gentleness, excellence and academic rigour, explored through moral and creative learning experiences.
Our vision is everything you will see within our daily school life: all children flourishing through the many opportunities and challenges they are presented with. We educate the whole child to be 'the best me I can be': for learning and as a person.
Our Mission Statement
Within our ethos:
- Our school will develop in each child a respect for others and the environment we all share, so that they may become responsible, well-rounded young people;
- School will be enjoyable within a caring atmosphere in which learning will be exciting, creative and inclusive.
We do this by exploring the Christian values which permeate our vision for education in Shankhill Church of England Primary School. everyone in Shankhill is on a personal spiritual journey to be "the best me I can be" by exploring our Shankhill virtues:
