The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Paula Whinfield (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Fell Drive, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7JF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Grange CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grange CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grange CofE Primary School?
Grange CofE Primary School currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grange CofE Primary School take?
Grange CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grange CofE Primary School?
Grange CofE Primary School is in Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7JF, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grange CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grange CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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