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Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School, Kirkby Lonsdale

Independent
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 2–13
Boarding school

Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Kirkby Lonsdale. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.

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Data last updated 1 Nov 2026

Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School in detail

Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School in its own words

In its own words: "The Prep School’s Ways of the Wolf describe the core values that shape our behaviour: ambition, collaboration, courage, creativity, kindness, and responsibility. These were defined following discussions across the school community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe passionately in the values that contribute to this sense of teamwork and belonging - ambition, collaboration, courage, creativity, kindness and responsibility. Every child deserves their schooldays to be magical, and at Casterton, Sedbergh Prep, we are committed to creating a nurturing, inspiring, and happy environment where children can thrive."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, swimming and cross-country.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 27 November 2026 at 10am and an open day on Saturday 20 March 2027 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

All school open days in Westmorland and Furness

Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Who goes there

In 2026, 41 pupils (23%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lowfield House (near), 190 metres away.

The area around the school

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11).

Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Kate Martin
Pupils:178
LA:Westmorland and Furness
Phone:01524279200
Address:Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2SG
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 1914

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

At its routine inspection in February 2025, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding. Report

  • Routine Inspection

    18 February 2025

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    8 March 2022

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    8 November 2017

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  • Integrated

    3 December 2013

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View full ISI report page
URN:112445
UKPRN:10008149
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Morecambe and Lunesdale
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

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Nurseries

The Mulberry Bush at Casterton is at Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School.

The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School, with their latest published grades:

Getting There

Bus Stops

Lowfield House (near)
188m · 3 min walk
Church (o/s)
192m · 3 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
2
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Children hurt
0

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.

The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

81%

Available places

178 pupils

220 places

42 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Across Westmorland and Furness council

Low demand council-wide0.67 applications per place

Places available

2,857

Applications

1,903

Got 1st preference

96.4%

Got preferred school

99.5%

All secondary applications across Westmorland and Furness council (2026/27), not just this school.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

41

SEN Support

2

EHC Plans

24.2%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

178

Total Pupils

94

Boys

84

Girls

2026 academic year

Linked Schools

Schools linked by geographic proximity

Questions parents ask about Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School

When was Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School last inspected?

Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School's most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) was a routine inspection in February 2025. At its routine inspection in February 2025, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding.

How many pupils go to Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School?

Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School has around 178 pupils on roll.

How many road collisions happen near Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School?

Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School is at Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, LA6 2SG.

Sources: Independent Schools Inspectorate; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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