Grange CofE Primary School
Fell Drive, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grange CofE Primary School is a primary school in Grange-over-Sands for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 18th of 97 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2023, report published 8 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 September 2023
Grange Church of England Primary School is a happy place to be. Pupils enjoy attending each day. Everyone is welcome in this caring and inclusive school. Pupils, including children in the early years, know that adults will look after them and keep them safe. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement, including for pupils with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND). Pupils live up to these expectations and achieve well. They listen carefully and work hard in lessons. They know they can ask for help if they do not understand something. Pupils behave very well. They are polite and courteous and move around the school in an orderly manner. They enjoy the rewards they receive for behaving sensibly. For example, they can visit the headteacher when they have gone above and beyond in class. Pupils enjoy learning outside. They appreciate the extensive school grounds. The environment helps to engage pupils in their learning. They visit the town and bay area to learn about where they live and gain a sense of place. The whole school regularly takes part in outdoor and adventurous activities.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum does not specify clearly enough what pupils must learn. Consequently, sometimes teaching presents too much information for pupils to remember. The school should ensure that the curriculum clearly identifies the key knowledge and skills that staff should teach so that pupils can remember more and know more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
192 pupils on roll, with places for 189
Schools near Grange CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allithwaite CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Cartmel CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Lindale CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Flookburgh CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Arnside National CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Paula Whinfield
- Phone
- 01539532392
- Address
- Fell Drive, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7JF
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112280
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.