Copthill Independent Day School & Nursery
URN: 120741 • Stamford PE9 3AD
Overview
- Name
- Copthill Independent Day School & Nursery
- URN
- 120741
- 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
- 42.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Schofield (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01780757506
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barnack Road, Stamford PE9 3AD
Summary
Copthill Independent Day School & Nursery, located in Stamford, Lincolnshire, caters to children aged 2-11 and currently has 299 pupils enrolled, with a capacity for 360. The school emphasizes a nurturing and exploratory approach to education, set within an 18-acre countryside campus. This environment supports a curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and resilience, preparing students for future academic challenges.
The school prides itself on academic excellence, with pupils achieving significantly higher results in maths, English, and science compared to national averages. Copthill promotes not only academic success but also the development of social skills, good manners, and a spirit of generosity among its students. The teaching staff is dedicated to fostering independent learning and problem-solving abilities through both classroom and outdoor activities.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Copthill's ethos, encouraging families to participate in the educational journey. The school offers opportunities for individual visits and open days, inviting prospective families to experience its unique educational environment firsthand.
The school prides itself on academic excellence, with pupils achieving significantly higher results in maths, English, and science compared to national averages. Copthill promotes not only academic success but also the development of social skills, good manners, and a spirit of generosity among its students. The teaching staff is dedicated to fostering independent learning and problem-solving abilities through both classroom and outdoor activities.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Copthill's ethos, encouraging families to participate in the educational journey. The school offers opportunities for individual visits and open days, inviting prospective families to experience its unique educational environment firsthand.
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Nearby alternatives
- Stamford High School (45.4)
- Stamford Junior School (41.6)
- Meadows View School (37.9)
- Priory College (37.5)
- Priory Preparatory School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 299
- Boys
- 157
- Girls
- 142
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1987-03-25
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 299 | 157 | 142 | 360 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 300 | 149 | 151 | 360 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 294 | 151 | 143 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 294 | 151 | 143 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 296 | 149 | 147 | 360 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 295 | 144 | 151 | 360 | 0.00 |
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