The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 338
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ross Knaggs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStramongate Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Queen Katherine School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Heron Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
South Lakes Academy
Independent · 1.4km away
Kirkbie Kendal School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Fellside School
Independent · 1.8km away
Kendal College
16 plus · 1.9km away
Kendal Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Castle Park School?
Castle Park School currently has 338 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle Park School take?
Castle Park School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Castle Park School?
Castle Park School is in Kendal, LA9 6BE, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle Park School have a sixth form?
No, Castle Park School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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