Cartmel Priory CofE School
Cartmel Priory CofE School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–16, in Grange-over-Sands, LA11, in the Westmorland and Furness council area. It has 371 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (19 May 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 2 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas — inspected 19 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Needs attention |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.08 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 47.2 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 37.7 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 69 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 371 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 14.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 5.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.6% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 7.06% | 2024/25 |
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