The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 96
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Suzanne Edmondson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Gatebeck Road, St. Patricks C of E School, Gatebeck Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0HH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Patrick's CofE School's Ofsted rating?
St Patrick's CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Patrick's CofE School?
St Patrick's CofE School currently has 96 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Patrick's CofE School take?
St Patrick's CofE School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Patrick's CofE School?
St Patrick's CofE School is in Kendal, LA8 0HH, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Patrick's CofE School have a sixth form?
No, St Patrick's CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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