The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.2
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 55 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 14.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- CARTMEL PRIORY CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Sarah Beestone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Headless Cross, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7SA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Cartmel Priory CofE School a selective school?
No. Cartmel Priory CofE School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cartmel Priory CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Cartmel Priory CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cartmel Priory CofE School?
Cartmel Priory CofE School currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cartmel Priory CofE School take?
Cartmel Priory CofE School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cartmel Priory CofE School?
Cartmel Priory CofE School is in Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7SA, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cartmel Priory CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Cartmel Priory CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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