The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 77
- Capacity
- 96%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Edward Sherratt (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
September 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
September 2015 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
November 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6SD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Oversands School's Ofsted rating?
Oversands School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oversands School?
Oversands School currently has 77 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oversands School take?
Oversands School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Oversands School?
Oversands School is in Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6SD, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oversands School have a sixth form?
Yes, Oversands School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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