Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal vs Heron Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 948 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Kendal · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
134 students
Heron Hill Primary School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
419 students
| Measure | Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Kendal, North West | Heron Hill Primary School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #632 of 2,286 | #615 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5340 of 15,697 | #5215 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 134 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 4% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Kendal | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.deangibson.cumbria.sch.uk | www.heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (62.4 vs 63.1).
- •Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 69%).
- •Heron Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Heron Hill Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 134.
- •Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is a academy school while Heron Hill Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal better than Heron Hill Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal and Heron Hill Primary School?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Kendal and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal: 134. Heron Hill Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal and Heron Hill Primary School rank in North West?
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is 632nd of 2,286 and Heron Hill Primary School is 615th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).