Oversands School
Details
| Age Range | 8-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Address | Witherslack, LA11 6SD |
| School Website | www.witherslackgroup.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1539552397 |
| URN | 112452 |
School Census
| Total | 59 |
| Girls/Boys | 0/59 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 0.0%/100.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/11/2022 | Good |
| 16/01/2018 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 29 September 2023 | Additional inspection | View |
| 29 November 2022 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 16 January 2018 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 22 September 2015 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 08 October 2013 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 30 November 2010 | Standard inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 27 November 2007 | Standard inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 24 September 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.27 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 7% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.56 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 13% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 67% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |