Grange CofE Primary School

URN: 112280 • Grange-over-Sands LA11 7JF

Overview

Name
Grange CofE Primary School
URN
112280
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Phillipa Summers (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01539532392
Website
Visit
Address
Fell Drive, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7JF

Summary

Grange CofE Primary School, located in Grange-over-Sands, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a mixed-gender intake of 191 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 189. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, particularly through its strong ties with St Paul’s Church and the Cartmel Cluster of schools, fostering collaborative opportunities for students.

The curriculum at Grange CofE Primary is designed to provide a seamless educational experience from nursery through to Key Stage 2. The nursery offers flexible 15 and 30-hour provisions, with a focus on play-based learning. Transition from nursery to Reception is supported by adjoining classrooms and shared staff, ensuring continuity. The school places a strong emphasis on core subjects such as maths and English, while also promoting values of love, hope, and trust, encouraging students to engage with global issues like fair trade and sustainability.

The school day begins at 8:40 am, with structured lesson times and collective worship incorporated into the daily routine. Grange CofE Primary aims to nurture not only academic skills but also a sense of community and responsibility among its pupils.

Key details

LA
Westmorland and Furness
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
189
Pupils
191
Boys
87
Girls
104
FSM %
9.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 191 87 104 189 9.10
2024-09-11 178 79 99 189 9.90
2023-09-11 170 80 90 189 4.20
2022-09-11 170 80 90 189 4.20
2021-09-11 163 77 86 189 4.10
2020-09-11 161 80 81 189 4.20

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