Lindale CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Hill Lindale School Hill Lindale Grange Over Sands Cumbria LA11 6LE |
| Phone | 01539533480 |
| Reference Number | 112286 |
Lindale CofE Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school fosters a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils feel valued and accepted, creating a positive atmosphere for learning. The emphasis on high expectations for pupil achievement, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), contributes to effective preparation for secondary education, particularly noted with the Year 6 cohort. The quality of education is reinforced by a strong early reading program, positive behavior management strategies, and a range of enrichment opportunities that engage pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 46 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.48%
Girls: 56.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 10 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 11 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Unknown | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.3% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 29 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are well-supported to achieve their personal best.
- The school has high expectations for achievement, including for SEND pupils.
- Effective training for staff enhances the delivery of the phonics program.
- Curriculum development is coherent and builds on prior knowledge in most subjects.
- Pupils benefit from diverse enrichment experiences and educational trips.
- Governors provide effective support and challenge focused on quality education.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum refinement is needed in a few subjects and early years learning.
- Assessment approaches are underdeveloped in several subjects.
- Some staff lack confidence in supporting pupils' behavioral regulation.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Fell House School
1 Grange Fell Road, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6AS |
1.77 miles |
|
Grange CofE Primary School
Fell Drive, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7JF |
2.03 miles |
|
Cartmel CofE Primary School
Aynsome Road, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6PR |
2.4 miles |
|
Dean Barwick Primary School
Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RS |
2.43 miles |
|
Arnside National CofE School
Church Hill, Arnside, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0DW |
2.85 miles |
|
Allithwaite CofE Primary School
Church Road, Allithwaite, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7RD |
2.93 miles |
|
Storth CofE School
Storth Road, Storth, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7JA |
3.7 miles |
|
Silverdale St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RF |
4.31 miles |
|
Flookburgh CofE Primary School
Winder Lane, Flookburgh, Flookburgh Cofe Primary School, Winder Lane, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7LE |
4.36 miles |
|
Leven Valley CofE Primary School
Backbarrow, Leven Valley Ce Primary School, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8QF |
4.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
SwitchED2
Ulpha Farm, Meathop, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6RG |
2.35 miles |
|
Cartmel Priory CofE School
Headless Cross, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7SA |
2.48 miles |
|
Oversands School
Witherslack, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6SD |
3.76 miles |
|
Bleasdale School
27 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 0RG |
4.35 miles |