A Day at Lanercost
Every day filled with learning and opportunities
At Lanercost CE Primary School, we aim for every child to live life in all its fullness. Therefore, every day is filled with learning, opportunities and much more in a safe, caring and compassionate environment.
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A Day at Lanercost
At Lanercost C of E Primary School, we aim for every child to live life in all its fullness. Therefore, every day is filled with learning, opportunities and much more in a safe, caring and compassionate environment. When joining a new school or returning from a school holiday, there can be many questions. At the bottom of the page is our current School Uniform Policy and Attendance Policy. If you have any questions about coming to school, please do not hesitate to ring 016977 2702 or email sbm@lanercost.cumbria.sch.uk
School Times
Our doors open from 8:35 a.m.
Our school day starts at 8:50 a.m. with class registration
Collective Worship is daily from 8.55 a.m. - 9.10 a.m.
Morning break 10:50 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
Lunchtime 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
End Of School Day is staggered between 3:15 p.m. and 3.25 p.m. depending on which Key Stage you are in
Hours Per Week 33 hours 20 minutes (this does not include before and after-school clubs)
Compulsory Hours Per Week: 32.5 hours
School Holiday Dates
School Holiday 2025-2026
School Holiday 2026-2027
Breakfast Club and Stay and Play
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club will be available everyday from 3.30-5.00pm. Contact the school office to book in advance, last minute bookings must be made by 1:00 p.m. on the day before the club is required and are subject to space availability.
Stay and Play
Stay and Play is available everyday from 3.30-5.00pm. Contact the school office to book in advance.
Coming to School
Attendance Expectations
The school will monitor attendance, and any absence will be followed up. If your child is going to be absent, please get in touch with the school before 9.00 am to let us know. Please ensure your child arrives at school on time; arriving late can impact their learning.
Dropping off and Collecting
Please drop your child/ren off at school between 8.35 - 8.50. Under no circumstances should your child be dropped off without a staff member at the gate. If there isn't a member of staff, please wait for the opening times or go to the office if it is after 8.50 a.m. If you are parking to drop off, please reverse into your space. If your child is getting out of the car, please drive in a circle in the car park to enter and exit.