The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
21% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 102
- Capacity
- 57%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Head
- Mr Laurence Gribble
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Wood Lane, CUMBRIA, CA27 0DS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Bees School's Ofsted rating?
St Bees School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2018. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Bees School?
St Bees School currently has 102 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Bees School take?
St Bees School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is St Bees School?
St Bees School is in CA27 0DS, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Bees School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Bees School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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