Lindale CofE Primary School, Grange Over Sands

In its own words: "Welcome to Lindale Church of England Primary School. Our aim is to provide the best possible primary education in a stimulating and creative environment. We want to develop a passion for learning, inspired by high quality teaching and developing and building upon individual strengths and talents."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, cricket, gymnastics, judo, gardening and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am.

In 2024, 44% of Year 6 pupils at Lindale CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 33% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in Westmorland and Furness and 76% and 74% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 1 family put Lindale CofE Primary School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 1 place offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lindale CofE Primary School are Grange CofE Primary School (2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 79% maths); Cartmel CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 57% maths); Dean Barwick Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 20% reading, 20% maths); and Arnside National CofE School (2.9 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).

10.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 9 pupils (19.1%) received SEN support and 4 (8.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Lindale CofE Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Coppice (opposite), 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11).

In 2024/25, Lindale CofE Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 6.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.