Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 112331 • Sedbergh LA10 5QJ

Overview

Name
Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
112331
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Prescott (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01539625259
Website
Visit
Address
Laning, Sedbergh LA10 5QJ

Summary

Dent CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Sedbergh, Westmorland and Furness, serves a small community with 27 pupils enrolled out of a capacity of 56. The school is committed to fostering a joyful and supportive environment, guided by its vision of being "Joyful & Equipped to Succeed & Serve." The curriculum is designed to be broad and enriching, aiming to equip students with both academic knowledge and personal skills essential for their future.

The school places a strong emphasis on safeguarding and well-being, with dedicated staff members responsible for child protection. Parents can access various resources related to safeguarding and e-safety through the school's website. Additionally, Dent CE Primary promotes Christian values such as compassion, service, and justice, which are integrated into daily school life and collective worship.

In terms of academic performance, the school reported that 63% of pupils achieved the expected standard in Key Stage 2 SATs in 2023, surpassing local and national averages. The school encourages community involvement and aims to prepare students not just for further education, but also for active participation in their communities.

Key details

LA
Westmorland and Furness
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
56
Pupils
27
Boys
14
Girls
13
FSM %
16.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-31
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 27 14 13 56 16.00
2024-09-11 31 17 14 56 3.30
2023-09-11 37 18 19 56 13.50
2022-09-11 37 18 19 56 13.50
2021-09-11 34 17 17 56 8.80
2020-09-11 28 14 14 56 0.00

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