Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hawesmead Avenue Kendal Cumbria LA9 5HB |
| Phone | 01539723363 |
| Reference Number | 148697 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 164 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.78%
Girls: 51.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 7.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| 3 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| 4 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 5 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 6 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.6% |
| Unclassified | 37.8% |
| Indian | 4.9% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| 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 | 2024-07-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-05 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2021-09-09 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2020-02-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-04-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-05-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-02-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2020-02-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-04-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-05-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-02-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-20 | 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 | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | 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 | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Name | Distance |
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Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Vicarage Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5BP |
0.08 miles |
|
Ghyllside Primary School
Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB |
0.43 miles |
|
Heron Hill Primary School
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7JH |
0.59 miles |
|
Stramongate Primary School
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT |
0.94 miles |
|
Kendal Nursery School
Brantfield, Kendal, LA9 4PH |
0.96 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 |
1.44 miles |
|
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Oxenholme Lane, Natland, Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QH |
1.46 miles |
|
Appletree School
Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QS |
1.65 miles |
|
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Howgill Close, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6QR |
2.56 miles |
|
Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Stainton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LB |
2.95 miles |
|
Old Hutton CofE School
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NQ |
3.38 miles |
|
Levens CofE School
Church Road Levens, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PU |
3.78 miles |
|
St Patrick's CofE School
Gatebeck Road, Endmoor, St. Patricks C of E School, Gatebeck Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0HH |
4.21 miles |
|
Crosthwaite CofE School
Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT |
4.29 miles |
|
Selside Endowed CofE Primary School
Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LB |
4.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Kendal College
Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AY |
0.17 miles |
|
Kirkbie Kendal School
Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EQ |
0.38 miles |
|
South Lakes Academy
Riverside Centre, Yard 39, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED |
0.71 miles |
|
Sandgate School
Sandylands Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JG |
1.24 miles |
|
Cambian Whinfell School
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5EZ |
1.31 miles |
|
The Queen Katherine School
Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ |
1.69 miles |
|
Cairn Education CIC
The Tavern, 63 Main Street, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN |
4.89 miles |