SwitchED2, Cumbria
SwitchED2 is a special school for pupils aged 9 to 18 in Cumbria.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
SwitchED2 in detail
SwitchED2 in its own words
In its own words: "My teaching background is in hospitality having worked in the industry for 10 years. My experience has been in specialised education teaching food technology, maths and science, I have also served as a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for Key Stage 4."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to SwitchED2 are Oversands School (3.2 miles, Good); Fell House School (3.7 miles, Good, selective); Bleasdale School (3.9 miles, Outstanding); and Appletree School (6.3 miles, Good, selective).
Oversands SchoolFell House SchoolBleasdale SchoolAppletree School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at SwitchED2 has an education, health and care plan (17 of 17 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Arnside Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
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
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 20 November 2018, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
24 March 2026
Non-Routine Inspection
30 October 2023
Regulatory Compliance
15 February 2023
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Social & online
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
17 pupils
16 places
1 pupil over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Cumbria
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cumbria
Across Westmorland and Furness council
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.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
SwitchED2 is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
17
Total Pupils
16
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
SwitchED2
Questions parents ask about SwitchED2
When was SwitchED2 last inspected?
SwitchED2 is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.
How many pupils go to SwitchED2?
SwitchED2 has around 17 pupils on roll.
Does SwitchED2 have specialist SEN provision?
SwitchED2 is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to SwitchED2?
SwitchED2 is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near SwitchED2?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Westmorland and Furness is 3 (the median across 161 schools, same distance and years).
Where is SwitchED2?
SwitchED2 is at Ulpha Farm, Meathop, Cumbria, LA11 6RG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)