Sandside Lodge School
URN: 112466 • Ulverston LA12 0DZ
Overview
- Name
- Sandside Lodge School
- URN
- 112466
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Grice (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01229588825
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Springfield Road, Ulverston LA12 0DZ
Summary
Sandside Lodge School is a community special school located in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, catering to approximately 100 students aged four to nineteen who have severe learning difficulties and additional needs, including Autism and physical disabilities. The school operates with a highly personalised approach to learning, ensuring that each student's unique requirements are met through tailored educational plans.
The school is accredited by the National Autistic Society and is working towards Advanced Accreditation, reflecting its commitment to supporting learners with Autism. Additionally, Sandside Lodge employs trauma-informed practices and is a MOVE Centre of Excellence, focusing on physical development through functional movements. Enhanced facilities, such as Aquatic Therapy and a Sensory Movement and Regulation room, further enrich the learning environment.
Sandside Lodge School emphasizes the importance of community and well-being, fostering strong relationships among students, families, and staff. The school aims to equip students with the skills needed for emotional regulation and self-advocacy, promoting a supportive and nurturing atmosphere for all learners.
The school is accredited by the National Autistic Society and is working towards Advanced Accreditation, reflecting its commitment to supporting learners with Autism. Additionally, Sandside Lodge employs trauma-informed practices and is a MOVE Centre of Excellence, focusing on physical development through functional movements. Enhanced facilities, such as Aquatic Therapy and a Sensory Movement and Regulation room, further enrich the learning environment.
Sandside Lodge School emphasizes the importance of community and well-being, fostering strong relationships among students, families, and staff. The school aims to equip students with the skills needed for emotional regulation and self-advocacy, promoting a supportive and nurturing atmosphere for all learners.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Regulation (sen)
- Senior Leaders (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Sensory Movement & Regulation (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Behaviour Policy (other)
- Charging & Remissions Policy (other)
- Charging & Remission Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Lowick New School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 92
- Pupils
- 100
- Boys
- 63
- Girls
- 37
- FSM %
- 29.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-09-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 100 | 63 | 37 | 92 | 29.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 92 | 57 | 35 | 92 | 31.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 80 | 49 | 31 | 84 | 37.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 80 | 49 | 31 | 80 | 37.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 79 | 49 | 30 | 80 | 34.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 81 | 47 | 34 | 80 | 37.50 |
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