Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal vs Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 128 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
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
| Measure | Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Kendal, North West | Vicarage Park CofE Primary School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #632 of 2,286 | #949 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #5340 of 15,697 | #7761 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 134 | 109 |
| Pupils on roll | 134 | 109 |
| Free school meals | 4% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 63.8% | 51.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.vicarageparkschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.4 vs 51.0).
- •Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is the larger school with 134 students compared with 109.
- •Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is a academy school while Vicarage Park CofE 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 Vicarage Park CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal ranks higher (62.4 vs 51.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal and Vicarage Park CofE Primary School?
About 128 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. Vicarage Park CofE Primary School: 109. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal and Vicarage Park CofE Primary School rank in North West?
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is 632nd of 2,286 and Vicarage Park CofE Primary School is 949th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).