Cartmel Priory School

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Cartmel Priory CofE School
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Coordinates 54°11′54″N2°57′01″W / 54.19822°N 2.95019°W / 54.19822; -2.95019 Coordinates: 54°11′54″N2°57′01″W / 54.19822°N 2.95019°W / 54.19822; -2.95019
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Type Academy
MottoFaith and Courage
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Established1958
Department for Education URN 137338 Tables
Ofsted Reports
HeadteacherS Beestone
Gender Coeducational
Age11to 16
Enrolment330
Website https://www.cartmelprioryschool.co.uk/

Cartmel Priory CofE School is a mixed 11-16 secondary school and academy in Cartmel, Cumbria, England. [1]

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History

The school was opened in 1958 on land given by Lord Richard Cavendish built with money from the Church and the local community. The school was officially opened on 15 October 1958 by Her Royal Highness, The Princess Margaret.

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References

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