Cartmel Priory CofE School

About Cartmel Priory CofE School

Cartmel Priory CofE School is an academy converter in Grange-over-Sands, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 354 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of CARTMEL PRIORY CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.8 (2025/26). 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Westmorland and Furness →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

354 / 380 (93%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Headless Cross, Grange-over-Sands, Westmorland and Furness, LA11 7SA

Phone

01539536202

Headteacher

Sarah Beestone

Website

http://www.cartmelprioryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Cartmel Priory CofE School?

Cartmel Priory CofE School is an academy converter in Grange-over-Sands, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Cartmel Priory CofE School have?

Cartmel Priory CofE School has 354 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Cartmel Priory CofE School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Cartmel Priory CofE School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.8 in 2025/26.

Is Cartmel Priory CofE School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Cartmel Priory CofE School is part of CARTMEL PRIORY CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Cartmel Priory CofE School?

Cartmel Priory CofE School is located at Headless Cross, Grange-over-Sands, Westmorland and Furness, LA11 7SA.