St Thomas's CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Kendal Green Kendal Cumbria LA9 5PP |
| Phone | 01539737373 |
| Reference Number | 112322 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 222 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.25%
Girls: 47.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| 2 | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | 21 | 10 | 31 |
| 4 | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| 5 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| 6 | 8 | 15 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| Unclassified | 6.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-10-23 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-10-21 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-04-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-12-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-04-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-06-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-21 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-07-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-05 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Kendal Nursery School
Brantfield, Kendal, LA9 4PH |
0.48 miles |
|
Stramongate Primary School
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT |
0.62 miles |
|
Ghyllside Primary School
Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB |
1.02 miles |
|
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Howgill Close, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6QR |
1.15 miles |
|
Castle Park School
Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BE |
1.28 miles |
|
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Vicarage Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5BP |
1.37 miles |
|
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5HB |
1.44 miles |
|
Heron Hill Primary School
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7JH |
1.52 miles |
|
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Oxenholme Lane, Natland, Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QH |
2.85 miles |
|
Appletree School
Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QS |
3.07 miles |
|
Selside Endowed CofE Primary School
Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LB |
3.58 miles |
|
Staveley CofE School
Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PH |
3.98 miles |
|
Old Hutton CofE School
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NQ |
4.34 miles |
|
Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Stainton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LB |
4.38 miles |
|
Crosthwaite CofE School
Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT |
4.49 miles |
|
Grayrigg CofE School
Grayrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BU |
4.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Cambian Whinfell School
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5EZ |
0.28 miles |
|
The Queen Katherine School
Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ |
0.71 miles |
|
South Lakes Academy
Riverside Centre, Yard 39, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED |
0.78 miles |
|
Sandgate School
Sandylands Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JG |
0.86 miles |
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Kendal College
Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AY |
1.36 miles |
|
Kirkbie Kendal School
Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EQ |
1.45 miles |
|
Cairn Education CIC
The Tavern, 63 Main Street, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN |
3.7 miles |