Oversands School
URN: 112452 • Grange-over-Sands LA11 6SD
Overview
- Name
- Oversands School
- URN
- 112452
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Sherratt (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01539552397
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands LA11 6SD
Summary
Oversands School, located in Grange-over-Sands, is an independent special school catering to mixed-gender pupils with special educational needs. With a current enrolment of 77 students and a capacity of 80, the school is part of the Witherslack Group, which is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and their families through tailored educational approaches.
The school provides a nurturing environment where each child's individual needs are prioritized. Highly qualified therapists and specialist professionals offer in-house therapeutic support, ensuring that students receive comprehensive care alongside their education. The curriculum is designed to empower students, helping them to develop essential skills and confidence for future success in further education, employment, or training.
Oversands School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among parents, carers, and professionals. The school is committed to inclusive education, aiming to create an engaging learning atmosphere where students can thrive academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at www.witherslackgroup.co.uk.
The school provides a nurturing environment where each child's individual needs are prioritized. Highly qualified therapists and specialist professionals offer in-house therapeutic support, ensuring that students receive comprehensive care alongside their education. The curriculum is designed to empower students, helping them to develop essential skills and confidence for future success in further education, employment, or training.
Oversands School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among parents, carers, and professionals. The school is committed to inclusive education, aiming to create an engaging learning atmosphere where students can thrive academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at www.witherslackgroup.co.uk.
Useful links
- Annual Report (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fell House School (52.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- 77
- Boys
- 68
- Girls
- 9
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1973-01-31
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 77 | 68 | 9 | 80 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 67 | 62 | 5 | 80 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 71 | 71 | 0 | 80 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 71 | 71 | 0 | 80 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 80 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 67 | 67 | 0 | 80 | 0.00 |
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