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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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