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Cartmel Priory CofE School

Academy converter · Grange-over-Sands · LA11 7SA

Ages 11–16 · 371 pupils · Westmorland and Furness

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

46.4

Overall absence

7.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.08
−20+2
Attainment 846.4
English & maths grade 5+45%
English & maths grade 4+66%
EBacc entry18%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.0%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
6.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.0%
Enrolments in measure
373

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

371 pupils · 380 places

Pupils on roll
371
Boys / girls
188 / 183
School capacity
380
Capacity fill
371 / 380 (98%)
Free school meals
14.3%
FSM pupils
53
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Carlisle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CARTMEL PRIORY CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CARTMEL PRIORY CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Sarah Beestone

Location

Address
Headless Cross, Cartmel
Postcode
LA11 7SA
Town
Grange-over-Sands
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
District
Westmorland and Furness
Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Grange-over-Sands, Westmorland and Furness, 371 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Carlisle.

Open schools in Grange-over-Sands
9
Secondary schools in Grange-over-Sands
1
Academies among open schools in Grange-over-Sands
11% (1)
Open schools in LA11
10
Secondary in LA11
1
Open schools in Westmorland and Furness LA
161
Secondary in Westmorland and Furness LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Grange-over-SandsNear LA11

  • Cartmel CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Grange-over-Sands · LA11 6PR · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 4–11

    • KS230%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM8.5%

    0.2 miles away

  • Allithwaite CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Grange-over-Sands · LA11 7RD · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM7.4%

    1.1 miles away

  • Grange CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Grange-over-Sands · LA11 7JF · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM6.8%

    1.4 miles away

  • Fell House School

    Other independent special school

    Grange-Over-Sands · LA11 6AS · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 6–12

    1.5 miles away

  • Flookburgh CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Foundation school · Primary

    Grange-Over-Sands · LA11 7LE · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM3.4%

    2.0 miles away

  • Lindale CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Grange Over Sands · LA11 6LE · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM11.4%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Sarah Beestone
Telephone
01539536202
Website
http://www.cartmelprioryschool.co.uk

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