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Cartmel Priory CofE School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cartmel Priory CofE School is a academy converter secondary school in Grange-over-Sands, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 354 pupils, and a capacity of 380 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

354

Pupils

380

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Cartmel Priory CofE School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Cartmel Priory CofE School is managed by Westmorland and Furness and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Cartmel Priory CofE School — School Information

Full address
Headless Cross, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7SA
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
14.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137338

Frequently Asked Questions — Cartmel Priory CofE School

Is Cartmel Priory CofE School oversubscribed?

Cartmel Priory CofE School is operating close to its capacity of 380 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cartmel Priory CofE School?

Cartmel Priory CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Cartmel Priory CofE School cover?

Cartmel Priory CofE School is a secondary school in Grange-over-Sands, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cartmel Priory CofE School?

Cartmel Priory CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.