Sedbergh Primary School
78%
Capacity
163
Pupils
1.1x
Demand
About Sedbergh Primary School
Sedbergh Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 3 to 11, currently home to 163 pupils against a capacity of 210, meaning it is operating at around 78% of its total space. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 4.5%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools in England. Demand for places is evident: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 23 applications for 21 places, with all 21 first-preference applicants offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.1. This suggests a settled, relatively affluent local intake, and the school’s nursery provision means children can join from age three. The headteacher is Victoria Hudson, and the school has no religious character.
Academically, Sedbergh Primary performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 72% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to a Westmorland and Furness average of 58%. The school ranks 22nd out of 99 primary schools in the local authority, placing it in the top quarter. Reading scores are particularly strong, with an average scaled score of 108 and 39% of pupils achieving a higher standard. Maths scores average 106, with 28% reaching the higher threshold. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023, the school was rated Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, maintaining the same overall rating it held in its previous 2016 inspection.
The school offers a solid range of facilities, including a library, sports hall, playing fields, music rooms, and a sensory room, which supports its identified SEND provision for speech, language and communication needs. Extracurricular activities include coding, choir, drama, and eco club, while sports on offer cover netball, swimming, athletics, dance and cricket. With a Good Ofsted rating, above-average KS2 outcomes, and a slight oversubscription, Sedbergh Primary is a strong choice for families in the Sedbergh area seeking a primary education within a relatively small school setting. Its nursery provision also makes it convenient for families with younger children looking for a single-site option from age three.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Long Lane, Sedbergh, Westmorland and Furness, LA10 5AL |
| Headteacher | Victoria Hudson |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Number of Pupils | 163 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.5% |
| School Capacity | 163 / 210 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3484th of 13,686
Nationally
492nd of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 99
In Westmorland and Furness
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
23
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (91% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:30
Breakfast club
07:45-08:50
After-school care
15:30-17:00
Source: sedberghprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British84.7%
- White (other)2.5%
- Mixed1.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Long Lane, Sedbergh
Westmorland and Furness, LA10 5AL
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