Best primary schools in Kendal (2026)
Kendal has 6 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal, in the top 24% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 68%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 24% in England |
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal Kendal · Roman Catholic |
74% | 75% | 0% | No rating | |
2 Top 30% in England |
Stramongate Primary School Kendal |
71% | 73% | 2% | Not judged | |
3 Top 34% in England |
Ghyllside Primary School Kendal |
69% | 78% | 3% | Not judged | |
4 Top 48% in England |
Heron Hill Primary School Kendal |
63% | 69% | 6% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 49% in England |
St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal · Church of England |
61% | 48% | 0% | Not judged | |
6 Bottom 47% in England |
Castle Park School Kendal |
60% | 66% | 11% | Not judged |
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What is the best primary school in Kendal?
On exam results over the last three years, Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is the top-ranked primary school in Kendal, in the top 24% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.