The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 261
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ross Knaggs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Lakes Academy
Independent · 389m away
Fellside School
Independent · 590m away
Kendal Nursery School
Nursery · 609m away
St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Ghyllside Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cambian Whinfell School
Independent · 1.1km away
The Queen Katherine School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Castle Park School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Stramongate Primary School?
Stramongate Primary School currently has 261 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stramongate Primary School take?
Stramongate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stramongate Primary School?
Stramongate Primary School is in Kendal, LA9 4BT, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stramongate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Stramongate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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