SwitchED2
School summary
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.
Where every mark matters.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 30 October 2023
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.
Head · Mr Andrew Coates
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.