Oversands School

About Oversands School

Oversands School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Cumbria, the school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with a range of complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties and challenging behaviours.

A big warm welcome to our website

Oversands School offers a unique environment of high quality education, nurture and care to young people who have complex educational needs, communication diﬃculties and challenging behaviours.

We have a comprehensive programme of support which ensures that individual needs are met to maximise the progress of each young person.

We are privileged to beneﬁt from fantastic grounds within a truly stunning rural location. These contribute to making Oversands School a positive and happy place in which to live, work and learn. We make full use of the environment through a creatively designed curriculum and extended activities which offer all of our young people the opportunity to experience success.

We would be delighted to welcome you to our school to see for yourself our exceptional and inspirational environment.

Head Teacher, Ed Sherratt

Aims and ethos

We are committed to providing our pupils with a happy, nurturing and motivating atmosphere for them to enjoy their learning and where they are encouraged to reach their potential.

Take a virtual tour

Our unique school environment is the perfect backdrop for teaching and learning.

Press play to take a tour of our inspirational learning environment and listen to the head teacher talk about the comprehensive facilities, learning opportunities this brings and the supportive staff team.

To take a full tour of our school please contact us directly.