Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Vicarage Drive Kendal Cumbria LA9 5BP |
| Phone | 01539735442 |
| Reference Number | 112269 |
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its 'good' rating since its last inspection in 2017. The school fosters an inclusive, warm environment where both staff and pupils exhibit a strong sense of belonging. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and inspiring, with a particular emphasis on early reading, where students generally excel. Overall, pupils, including those with special educational needs, are supported effectively and achieve well academically while enjoying a well-rounded educational experience through extracurricular activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 91 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.85%
Girls: 46.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 18 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| 3 | 5 | 16 | 21 |
| 4 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.1% |
| Unclassified | 6.6% |
| African | 4.4% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of belonging and community spirit among pupils and staff.
- High expectations for behavior and achievement are clearly communicated and adhered to.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Well-organized and ambitious curriculum that promotes effective learning.
- Strong emphasis on early reading leading to most pupils quickly learning to read.
- Positive start to education for children in the early years.
- Variety of extracurricular opportunities that enhance personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, assessment strategies are not used effectively to monitor pupil learning over time.
- Some pupils do not read with sufficient fluency, affecting their comprehension across the curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5HB |
0.08 miles |
|
Ghyllside Primary School
Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB |
0.36 miles |
|
Heron Hill Primary School
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7JH |
0.63 miles |
|
Kendal Nursery School
Brantfield, Kendal, LA9 4PH |
0.89 miles |
|
Stramongate Primary School
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT |
0.89 miles |
|
Castle Park School
Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BE |
1.32 miles |
|
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Kendal Green, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PP |
1.37 miles |
|
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Oxenholme Lane, Natland, Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QH |
1.54 miles |
|
Appletree School
Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QS |
1.73 miles |
|
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Howgill Close, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6QR |
2.48 miles |
|
Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Stainton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LB |
3.03 miles |
|
Old Hutton CofE School
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NQ |
3.45 miles |
|
Levens CofE School
Church Road Levens, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PU |
3.82 miles |
|
Crosthwaite CofE School
Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT |
4.25 miles |
|
St Patrick's CofE School
Gatebeck Road, Endmoor, St. Patricks C of E School, Gatebeck Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0HH |
4.29 miles |
|
Selside Endowed CofE Primary School
Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LB |
4.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Kendal College
Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AY |
0.19 miles |
|
Kirkbie Kendal School
Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EQ |
0.42 miles |
|
South Lakes Academy
Riverside Centre, Yard 39, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED |
0.65 miles |
|
Sandgate School
Sandylands Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JG |
1.21 miles |
|
Cambian Whinfell School
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5EZ |
1.23 miles |
|
The Queen Katherine School
Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ |
1.65 miles |
|
Cairn Education CIC
The Tavern, 63 Main Street, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN |
4.81 miles |