Schools in Kendal
Kendal has 21 schools: 17 primary and 4 secondary or all-through. 80% of the 20 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The Queen Katherine School has the highest Attainment 8 score (49.3 in 2026). Among primary schools, Crosthwaite CofE School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (80% in 2025).
- 24 schools
- 4 secondary
- 17 primary
Secondary Schools in Kendal
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Queen Katherine School | Expected standard | 49.3 (2026) | +0.08 (2024) | 910 |
| 2 | Kirkbie Kendal School | Good | 47.5 (2026) | +0.12 (2024) | 1,029 |
| 3 | Kendal College | Expected standard | – | – | – |
| 4 | Sandgate School | Good | – | – | 166 |
Primary Schools in Kendal
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crosthwaite CofE School | Outstanding | 80% (2025) | 109 |
| 2 | Ghyllside Primary School | Requires Improvement | 78% (2025) | 424 |
| 3 | Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal | Good | 75% (2025) | 134 |
| 4 | Stramongate Primary School | Good | 73% (2025) | 237 |
| 5 | Selside Endowed CofE Primary School | Good | 71% (2023) | 33 |
| 6 | St Patrick's CofE School | Good | 71% (2025) | 92 |
| 7 | Heron Hill Primary School | Good | 69% (2025) | 419 |
| 8 | Castle Park School | Good | 66% (2025) | 326 |
| 9 | Staveley CofE School | Good | 55% (2025) | 79 |
| 10 | Old Hutton CofE School | Good | 54% (2025) | 78 |
| 11 | Grayrigg CofE School | Good | 53% (2025) | 67 |
| 12 | St Thomas's CofE Primary School | Good | 48% (2025) | 239 |
| 13 | Crosscrake CofE Primary School | Good | 45% (2024) | 55 |
| 14 | St Oswald's CofE Primary School | Needs attention | 44% (2025) | 88 |
| 15 | Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | Good | 40% (2024) | 109 |
| 16 | Levens CofE School | Good | 38% (2025) | 98 |
| 17 | Kendal Nursery School | – | – | 118 |
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