The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 79
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Kirsty Cooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Grayrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Grayrigg CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Grayrigg CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grayrigg CofE School?
Grayrigg CofE School currently has 79 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grayrigg CofE School take?
Grayrigg CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grayrigg CofE School?
Grayrigg CofE School is in Kendal, LA8 9BU, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grayrigg CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Grayrigg CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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