Fell House School
URN: 133346 • Grange-Over-Sands LA11 6AS
Overview
- Name
- Fell House School
- URN
- 133346
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rowan Knapton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01539535926
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 1 Grange Fell Road, Grange-Over-Sands LA11 6AS
Summary
Fell House School, located in Grange-Over-Sands, Westmorland and Furness, is an independent special school catering to a small cohort of up to eight mixed-gender pupils aged 6-12. The school is part of the Appletree Treatment Centre, which has been operational since 1995 and focuses on providing therapeutic support for children who have experienced severe trauma, neglect, and abuse.
The school's ethos is rooted in a therapeutic approach that prioritises emotional safety and personal growth. Each child receives individual therapy from qualified clinicians, utilising creative methods such as art, play, and music to help them process their experiences. The curriculum is designed to foster a sense of belonging and resilience, enabling children to develop secure attachments and learn to manage their emotions effectively.
Fell House School aims to create a nurturing environment where children feel valued and understood. The school's commitment to a detailed matching process ensures that the needs of all pupils are considered, promoting a supportive community where every child can thrive.
The school's ethos is rooted in a therapeutic approach that prioritises emotional safety and personal growth. Each child receives individual therapy from qualified clinicians, utilising creative methods such as art, play, and music to help them process their experiences. The curriculum is designed to foster a sense of belonging and resilience, enabling children to develop secure attachments and learn to manage their emotions effectively.
Fell House School aims to create a nurturing environment where children feel valued and understood. The school's commitment to a detailed matching process ensures that the needs of all pupils are considered, promoting a supportive community where every child can thrive.
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Nearby alternatives
- Oversands School (52.0)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 6 - 12
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 8
- Pupils
- 8
- Boys
- 7
- Girls
- 1
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2001-05-31
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0.00 |
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