MixedIndependent

SwitchED2

Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness, North West · LA11 6RG

SwitchED2 is a notably small independent school in Cumbria, with just 16 pupils on roll. Its intimate scale sets it apart from larger fee-paying schools, allowing for close attention to each child. Co-educational and non-denominational, it takes pupils from age 11 and is led by headteacher Mr Andrew Coates. Families drawn to a personal, individually focused environment rather than a large institution may find it worth exploring.

16

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
16
Location
Cumbria, Westmorland and Furness, North West
Website
https://switched2.org.uk/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Andrew Coates

Teaching & academics

The school admits pupils at 11, with an 11+ entry route in place. As an independent school, it is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). Its very small roll means teaching is likely to be highly individualised.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
None
Boarding
No

Inspection reports

Last inspected
30 October 2023
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The last word

A genuinely small, co-educational independent school in Cumbria for families who value close attention over scale.

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SwitchED2 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is SwitchED2 located?

SwitchED2 is located at Ulpha Farm, Meathop, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RG.

What type of school is SwitchED2?

SwitchED2 is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend SwitchED2?

SwitchED2 has approximately 16 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.