Oversands School, Grange-over-Sands
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Oversands excels at helping pupils who have faced disruption to their learning get back on track. The school creates a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and cared for, with staff providing positive encouragement that helps them re-engage with learning. Reading is a particular strength, with expert phonics teaching and books carefully matched to each pupil's level.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with expert phonics support and carefully matched reading books that help pupils develop confidence and proficiency
- Well-designed curriculum with careful thought given to the most important knowledge pupils should learn in the right order
- Staff quickly identify additional needs and work with professionals to ensure pupils receive expert help
- Effective behaviour management and attendance improvements from individual starting points
- Enrichment activities including theatre, sports, and animal care that contribute to personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Some classroom activities do not focus carefully enough on the most important knowledge, making it harder for pupils to remember key content over time
- Some younger pupils have limited opportunities to practise using their phonics knowledge when writing, which hampers their ability to apply it correctly in different situations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe and well cared for.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre performances, kayaking, horse riding, animal care (hens, guinea pigs, gerbils), horticulture with vegetable sales, business enterprise activities, workplace visits, careers guidance from local employers
Oversands School is a special school for pupils aged 5-19 with a range of learning needs and disabilities. The school has created a broad and exciting curriculum designed to engage pupils' interest, helping those who have experienced disruption to their learning to settle in quickly and re-engage with education.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
73 pupils
80 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Grange-over-Sands
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Grange-over-Sands
Admissions Demand - Westmorland and Furness
Places available
2,864
Applications
1,955
Got 1st preference
96.7%
Got preferred school
99.7%
Secondary admissions across Westmorland and Furness (2025/26)
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