The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 27.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
27.9
15.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
37% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 555
- Capacity
- 90%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Daniel Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Station Road, Sedbergh (La10 5hg), Cumbria, LA10 5RY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sedbergh School?
Sedbergh School currently has 555 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sedbergh School take?
Sedbergh School caters for pupils aged 13 to 19.
Where is Sedbergh School?
Sedbergh School is in Sedbergh (La10 5hg), LA10 5RY, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sedbergh School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sedbergh School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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