The short version
85% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 88
- Capacity
- 85%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Miss April Boyd (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Outstanding
April 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
May 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
January 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
July 2012 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
February 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection
January 2006 | Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Kirkby Lonsdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA6 2DZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Underley Garden School a selective school?
Yes. Underley Garden School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Underley Garden School's Ofsted rating?
Underley Garden School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Underley Garden School?
Underley Garden School currently has 88 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Underley Garden School take?
Underley Garden School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Underley Garden School?
Underley Garden School is in Carnforth, LA6 2DZ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Underley Garden School have a sixth form?
Yes, Underley Garden School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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