Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School
URN: 112445 • LA6 2SG
Overview
- Name
- Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School
- URN
- 112445
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- William Newman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01524279200
- Website
- Visit Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School website
- Address
-
Casterton, LA6 2SG
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Summary
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is an independent mixed school located in Westmorland and Furness, accommodating 189 pupils with a capacity for 220. The school emphasizes a balanced approach to education, aiming to develop happy and confident children through an ambitious curriculum that fosters both academic excellence and personal growth. The curriculum is designed to inspire intellectual curiosity and critical thinking, supported by small class sizes and specialist teachers.
The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its pupils, ensuring a supportive environment where children feel valued and understood. Pastoral care is a cornerstone of the school's ethos, promoting a sense of belonging and self-esteem among students. Additionally, the school encourages participation in sports and performing arts, recognizing their importance in developing teamwork, creativity, and confidence.
Casterton, Sedbergh Prep fosters a close-knit community, where both boarders and day pupils share a keen sense of heritage and camaraderie. The school also offers a range of outdoor activities, enhancing resilience and teamwork, and preparing pupils for their transition to senior school.
The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its pupils, ensuring a supportive environment where children feel valued and understood. Pastoral care is a cornerstone of the school's ethos, promoting a sense of belonging and self-esteem among students. Additionally, the school encourages participation in sports and performing arts, recognizing their importance in developing teamwork, creativity, and confidence.
Casterton, Sedbergh Prep fosters a close-knit community, where both boarders and day pupils share a keen sense of heritage and camaraderie. The school also offers a range of outdoor activities, enhancing resilience and teamwork, and preparing pupils for their transition to senior school.
Useful links
- Governors and Staff (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (sen)
- Our Senior School (sen)
- Our Senior School (sen)
- arrange a visit (sen)
- download prospectus (sen)
- Foundation (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions Process (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sedbergh School (65.2)
- Underley Garden School (65.2)
- Sandgate School (64.3)
- Cambian Whinfell School (62.3)
- Sandside Lodge School (61.4)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 3 - 13
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 220
- Pupils
- 189
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1914-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 189 | 102 | 87 | 220 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 108 | 98 | 220 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 180 | 96 | 84 | 220 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 180 | 96 | 84 | 220 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 226 | 116 | 110 | 220 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 213 | 118 | 95 | 220 | 0.00 |
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