Welcome to Oversands School

At our school, we are driven by three core values: Curiosity, Creativity, and Challenge. These values form the foundation of everything we do, aiming to cultivate inquisitive minds, foster creative problem-solving, and push our pupils to reach their full potential. We believe that ambition lies at the heart of challenge, and we have high aspirations for every young person, helping them achieve their personal best and preparing them for future success.The golden thread that entwines our values is connections between the pupils and us. We recognise the importance of fostering strong, supportive relationships as they are critical to a child or young person’s personal and educational growth. From the moment our leaners arrive, we ensure that they are welcomed by people who understand their individual contexts and can offer the support they need to thrive.We would be delighted to welcome you to our school to see for yourself our exceptional and inspirational environment.Ed SherrattHead Teacher

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Boarding Type

Has boarders

School Type

Suitable Ages

5 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

77 Total

No. of Boys

68 (88.3%)

No. of Girls

9 (11.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A



Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Nov 2025

Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 20, 2025

Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 20 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 13 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 1 - Apr 18

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 5


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Through enrichment activities that promote collaboration, friendship, social interaction, and teamwork, pupils build interpersonal skills, empowering them to navigate relationships, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and succeed in diverse environments.

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Community-Based Projects
Enterprise Projects

About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed