Oversands School
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West · LA11 6SD
Oversands School is a notably small independent school in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, with around 77 pupils on roll. Its intimate scale sets it apart from larger mainstream schools, allowing for a close-knit community and a high degree of individual attention. The headline attainment figures sit well below national averages, which suggests the school works with pupils whose needs differ from those measured by standard GCSE benchmarks. Families considering Oversands would do well to look beyond the league-table numbers and ask directly about the kind of pupil it is designed to support.
77
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- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 77
- Location
- Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, North West
- Website
- www.witherslackgroup.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Latest results
Attainment 8
6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
4%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The published results are stark: an average Attainment 8 score of 6.0 against a national average of 46.9, and 4% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Figures this far from the norm typically reflect a specialist intake rather than underperformance in the conventional sense, and parents should treat them as a prompt for conversation rather than a simple measure of quality. The small roll means teaching can be tailored closely to each pupil.
The last word
A very small independent school whose published results point to a specialist purpose; prospective families should visit and ask exactly who Oversands is built to serve.
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Oversands School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Oversands School located?
Oversands School is located at Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6SD.
What type of school is Oversands School?
Oversands School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Oversands School?
Oversands School has approximately 77 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.