Samuel King's School
URN: 112378 • Alston CA9 3QU
Overview
- Name
- Samuel King's School
- URN
- 112378
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rob Dawson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01434381236
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Road, Alston CA9 3QU
Summary
Samuel King’s School, located in Alston, Westmorland and Furness, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrolment of 107 pupils, significantly below its capacity of 235. The school is part of the Alston Moor Federation, which includes two primary schools, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance educational opportunities across all age groups.
The school prioritises a supportive and inclusive ethos, encouraging personal and academic growth among its students. With a commitment to curiosity, creativity, and kindness, the curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, offering enriching experiences that promote student well-being and confidence.
Samuel King’s School also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, working closely with local organisations, including a pre-school and children’s centre, to strengthen its ties with families and the wider community. The dedicated staff aim to ensure that every child feels valued and inspired to achieve their potential.
The school prioritises a supportive and inclusive ethos, encouraging personal and academic growth among its students. With a commitment to curiosity, creativity, and kindness, the curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, offering enriching experiences that promote student well-being and confidence.
Samuel King’s School also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, working closely with local organisations, including a pre-school and children’s centre, to strengthen its ties with families and the wider community. The dedicated staff aim to ensure that every child feels valued and inspired to achieve their potential.
Useful links
- Governors Zone (governance)
- Alston Moor Federation Governors 2024-2025 (governance)
- AMF Governing Body Terms of Reference 2024–2025 (governance)
- AMF Governor Meeting Dates (governance)
- Governor Attendance 2022–2023 (governance)
- Governor vacancies (governance)
- NGA Model Code of Conduct for Governors (governance)
- Private Governors Zone (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Student Absence (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Ulverston Victoria High School (80.8)
- John Ruskin School (74.2)
- Dowdales School (73.4)
- The Lakes School (70.2)
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith (66.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 235
- Pupils
- 107
- Boys
- 54
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 19.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 107 | 54 | 53 | 235 | 19.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 89 | 46 | 43 | 235 | 18.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 86 | 42 | 44 | 235 | 19.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 86 | 42 | 44 | 235 | 19.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 87 | 46 | 41 | 235 | 19.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 99 | 52 | 47 | 235 | 16.20 |
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