St Bees School
URN: 145292 • CA27 0DS
Overview
- Name
- St Bees School
- URN
- 145292
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Keep (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01946828000
- Website
- Visit St Bees School website
- Address
-
Wood Lane, CA27 0DS
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Summary
St Bees School, located in the picturesque Lake District, is an independent mixed school catering to students aged 11-18. With a rich heritage spanning over 440 years, the school combines traditional values with a forward-looking approach to education. Currently, it accommodates 102 pupils, with a capacity for 180, providing a supportive and nurturing environment for both day and boarding students.
The curriculum at St Bees is designed to equip students with essential skills for the future, including a strong emphasis on bilingual education, with Mandarin Chinese as the first foreign language. The school collaborates with Durham University to offer an innovative maths curriculum, enhancing students' learning experiences. Beyond academics, St Bees promotes character development through various extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama.
St Bees School fosters a close-knit community where families feel integrated into the school environment. Parents have reported positive transformations in their children, highlighting the school's commitment to personal growth and academic excellence. The school's ethos centres on preparing students for a rapidly changing world while maintaining a strong sense of community and support.
The curriculum at St Bees is designed to equip students with essential skills for the future, including a strong emphasis on bilingual education, with Mandarin Chinese as the first foreign language. The school collaborates with Durham University to offer an innovative maths curriculum, enhancing students' learning experiences. Beyond academics, St Bees promotes character development through various extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama.
St Bees School fosters a close-knit community where families feel integrated into the school environment. Parents have reported positive transformations in their children, highlighting the school's commitment to personal growth and academic excellence. The school's ethos centres on preparing students for a rapidly changing world while maintaining a strong sense of community and support.
Useful links
- Contact Us (other)
- @StBeesSchool (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
Nearby alternatives
- James Rennie School (78.8)
- Mayfield School (69.2)
- Kirby Moor School (62.2)
- University of Cumbria (58.7)
- Gillford Centre (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 102
- Boys
- 46
- Girls
- 56
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2018-03-28
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 102 | 46 | 56 | 180 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 119 | 54 | 65 | 180 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 75 | 32 | 43 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 75 | 32 | 43 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 52 | 24 | 28 | 180 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 180 |
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