Lindale CofE Primary School
URN: 112286 • Grange Over Sands LA11 6LE
Overview
- Name
- Lindale CofE Primary School
- URN
- 112286
- 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
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda Barnsley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01539533480
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Hill, Grange Over Sands LA11 6LE
Summary
Lindale Church of England Primary School, located in Grange Over Sands, is a voluntary controlled school with a mixed-gender population of 46 pupils, operating below its capacity of 63. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to "let their light shine," fostering a love for learning through high-quality teaching and individual support. With small class sizes, teachers can tailor their approach to meet each child's needs, ensuring that all pupils make good progress and achieve at least age-related expectations.
The curriculum at Lindale is designed to provide a broad range of learning experiences, including outdoor learning and enrichment opportunities through visits and guest speakers. The school has a strong focus on sports and physical education, offering two hours of PE each week and ensuring all children learn to swim. Additionally, Lindale is designated as a lead school for Computer Science, allowing students to engage with programming and technology.
Community ties are strong, with the school maintaining close relationships with the local church and village. The school promotes a caring atmosphere where older students support younger ones, contributing to a sense of family within the school community. Parents are encouraged to visit and see the school in action, highlighting the collaborative spirit that defines Lindale.
The curriculum at Lindale is designed to provide a broad range of learning experiences, including outdoor learning and enrichment opportunities through visits and guest speakers. The school has a strong focus on sports and physical education, offering two hours of PE each week and ensuring all children learn to swim. Additionally, Lindale is designated as a lead school for Computer Science, allowing students to engage with programming and technology.
Community ties are strong, with the school maintaining close relationships with the local church and village. The school promotes a caring atmosphere where older students support younger ones, contributing to a sense of family within the school community. Parents are encouraged to visit and see the school in action, highlighting the collaborative spirit that defines Lindale.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- SEN and Disability information (sen)
- Sports Events (calendar)
- 015395 33480 (other)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Collective Worship and Church links (other)
- School policies (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Our Vision and Values (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 63
- Pupils
- 46
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 26
- FSM %
- 10.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 46 | 20 | 26 | 63 | 10.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 43 | 19 | 24 | 63 | 7.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 52 | 25 | 27 | 63 | 2.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 52 | 25 | 27 | 63 | 2.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 59 | 31 | 28 | 63 | 2.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 60 | 31 | 29 | 63 | 1.90 |
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