Oversands School, based in Grange-over-Sands, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 19. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Oversands School currently has around 77 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 88.3% boys and 11.7% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6SD
Website: www.witherslackgroup.co.uk
Telephone: 01539552397
School Type: Other independent special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Westmorland and Furness
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Edward Sherratt
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 112452

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 80
Number of Pupils: 77
Number of Boys: 68
Number of Girls: 9

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Local authority average
0.10
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Local authority average
21%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Local authority average
37%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
7.7
Local authority average
44.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.6
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dean Barwick Primary School
Witherslack , LA11 6RS
3out of 4 2,386 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oversands School
Witherslack , LA11 6SD
- not rated 0 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.