Sedbergh Primary School is a primary school in Sedbergh, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sedbergh Primary School currently has around 163 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.7%). unclassified pupils make up about 10.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Long Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AL |
| Website: | www.sedberghprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01539620510 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Victoria Hudson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112233 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 163 |
| Number of Boys: | 81 |
| Number of Girls: | 82 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.70% | 138 |
| Unclassified | 10.40% | 17 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedbergh Primary School Long Lane , LA10 5AL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settlebeck High School Long Lane , LA10 5AL | - not rated | 94 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Settlebeck School Long Lane , LA10 5AL | - not rated | 94 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedbergh Junior School Danson House , Loftus Hill LA10 5RX | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedbergh School Station Road , LA10 5RY | - not rated | 490 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.