Best Private Schools in Westmorland and Furness
13 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Westmorland and Furness, 13 independent schools (5.7% of the total) cater to 1,340 pupils, with 22.9% having special educational needs.
- Of the 9 inspected schools in Westmorland and Furness, 2 are Outstanding and 7 are Good, reflecting 100.0% Good or Outstanding ratings, surpassing the national average.
- The independent schools in Westmorland and Furness have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, significantly lower than the national average of 23.8%.
- These schools achieve an Attainment 8 score of 15.64, and 0.0% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in both English and maths, compared to national averages of 46.10 and not provided.
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School
LA6 2SG
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13
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Absence–
Pupils189
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Hunter Hall School
Penrith, CA11 8UA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
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Absence–
Pupils97
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Sedbergh School
Sedbergh (la10 5hg), LA10 5RY
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19
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Absence–
Pupils555
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Windermere School
The Lake District, LA23 1NW
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–20
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Absence–
Pupils256
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Cambian Whinfell School
Kendal, LA9 5EZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys
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Absence–
Pupils12
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Underley Garden School
Carnforth, LA6 2DZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
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Pupils88
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Appletree School
Kendal, LA9 7QS
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–12
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Pupils9
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Fell House School
Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6AS
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–12
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Absence–
Pupils8
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Moorfield Learning Centre
LA13 9RS
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–18
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Absence–
Pupils12
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Oversands School
Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6SD
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
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Absence–
Pupils77
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South Lakes Academy
Kendal, LA9 4ED
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–25
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Absence–
Pupils11
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 13 private schools in Westmorland and Furness, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.11 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 15.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,338 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.