Schools in Kendal, North West (2025)
18 schools · 4,526 students · 12 local authority, 6 academy · median Pupils on roll 109.
Kendal, in North West, has 18 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,526 students. By level there are 16 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 12 local authority, 6 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Kendal's schools is 109, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
16 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Crosthwaite CofE School (88.8, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Patrick's CofE School (77.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Kirkbie Kendal School (71.5, top 25% of secondary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Kirkbie Kendal School (1,029 students), The Queen Katherine School (910 students), Ghyllside Primary School (424 students).
Ranked schools in Kendal
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 189Crosthwaite CofE SchoolKendal · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 109 students
- 277St Patrick's CofE SchoolKendal · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 92 students
- 372Kirkbie Kendal SchoolKendal · Academy Secondary50.1 Attainment 8 · 1,029 students
- 468The Queen Katherine SchoolKendal · Academy Secondary48.8 Attainment 8 · 910 students
- 566Castle Park SchoolKendal · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 665Ghyllside Primary SchoolKendal · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 424 students
- 763Heron Hill Primary SchoolKendal · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 419 students
- 862Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, KendalKendal · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 134 students
- 955Old Hutton CofE SchoolKendal · Local authority Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 78 students
- 1052Stramongate Primary SchoolKendal · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 237 students
- 1151Vicarage Park CofE Primary SchoolKendal · Local authority Primary– · 109 students
- 1250Grayrigg CofE SchoolKendal · Local authority Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 67 students
- 1345Levens CofE SchoolKendal · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
- 1432Staveley CofE SchoolKendal · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 79 students
- 1524St Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolKendal · Local authority Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 88 students
- 1621St Thomas's CofE Primary SchoolKendal · Local authority Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 239 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crosthwaite CofE School Kendal · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 88.8 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 109 |
| 2 | St Patrick's CofE School Kendal · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 77.0 Top 25% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92 |
| 3 | Kirkbie Kendal School Kendal · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 71.5 Top 25% | 50.1 Attainment 8 | 1,029 |
| 4 | The Queen Katherine School Kendal · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 67.6 Top 50% | 48.8 Attainment 8 | 910 |
| 5 | Castle Park School Kendal · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 65.6 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 6 | Ghyllside Primary School Kendal · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.3 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 424 |
| 7 | Heron Hill Primary School Kendal · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 63.1 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 419 |
| 8 | Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Kendal · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.4 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 134 |
| 9 | Old Hutton CofE School Kendal · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 55.2 Top 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78 |
| 10 | Stramongate Primary School Kendal · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 52.1 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 237 |
| 11 | Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Kendal · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 51.0 Top 50% | – | 109 |
| 12 | Grayrigg CofE School Kendal · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 50.0 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67 |
| 13 | Levens CofE School Kendal · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 44.7 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 98 |
| 14 | Staveley CofE School Kendal · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 31.9 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79 |
| 15 | St Oswald's CofE Primary School Kendal · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 24.0 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88 |
| 16 | St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 20.5 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 239 |
Other schools in Kendal
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Kendal side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kendal?
Crosthwaite CofE School is the highest-ranked school in Kendal with a Success Index (England) of 88.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Kendal?
Kendal has 18 schools (16 primary, 2 secondary) educating 4,526 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Kendal?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Kendal is 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.