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Sandside Lodge School

Springfield Road, Ulverston, LA12 0DZ

Community special school · Ages 4–19 · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2023/24

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2023/24

Not available

National · same year

46.4

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	46.4

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2023/24

Not available

National · same year

0.00

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	0.00

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Ulverston Victoria High School

1.63 km away · Community school

Good

Cartmel Priory CofE School

7.84 km away · Academy converter

Good

Dowdales School

8.21 km away · Community school

Good

St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow

10.82 km away · Academy converter

Good

Chetwynde School

10.87 km away · Free schools

Good

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About Sandside Lodge School

Sandside Lodge School is a secondary school in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 100 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Springfield Road, Ulverston, LA12 0DZ | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sandside Lodge School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2024 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Apr 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sandside Lodge School

What is Sandside Lodge School's Ofsted rating?

Sandside Lodge School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are Sandside Lodge School's latest exam results?

Sandside Lodge School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Sandside Lodge School located?

Sandside Lodge School is a secondary school in Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness (LA12 0DZ).

How many pupils attend Sandside Lodge School?

Sandside Lodge School has around 100 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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