Which is the best primary school in Kendal?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Crosthwaite CofE School ranks first of 13 ranked primary schools in Kendal, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Kendal ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Kendal?

13 primary schools in Kendal published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Kendal, ranked

The 13 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Crosthwaite CofE School
Voluntary aided school

20%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
2
Ghyllside Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
3
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
4
Stramongate Primary School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
5
St Patrick's CofE School
Voluntary aided school

14%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
6
Heron Hill Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
7
Castle Park School
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
8
Staveley CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
9
Old Hutton CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

15%

higher standard

54%

expected standard
10
Grayrigg CofE School
Voluntary aided school

13%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
11
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
12
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
13
Levens CofE School
Voluntary controlled school

13%

higher standard

38%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Kendal?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Crosthwaite CofE School ranks first of 13 ranked primary schools in Kendal, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Kendal ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Kendal?: 13 primary schools in Kendal published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.