Castle Park School
Kendal, LA9 6BE · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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26th of 108 primary schools in Westmorland and Furness we can score, 121 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 38% | 2.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Castle Park School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join IT and craft clubs, or take part in archery, orienteering, swimming, and the Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Schools Festival and Queen Katherine School Hockey Festival. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 326 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the IT and craft clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Castle Park School
Overview
Castle Park School is described as a "caring school" where pupils have a "strong sense of belonging" and are "highly respectful about differences". The inspection found that the school delivers a "broad and balanced curriculum" with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), resulting in generally high achievement and positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning" and strive for recognition through house points and certificates.
- The school has "prioritised reading" by constructing the curriculum around "well-chosen, high-quality texts" and investing in new books.
- Staff are "tenacious in identifying pupils with SEND as quickly as possible" and work effectively to remove barriers to learning.
- Early years provision allows two-year-old children to make a "flying start" through plentiful rhymes, stories, and songs.
- Pupils enjoy "rich experiences" that broaden their horizons, including visits to art galleries, theatres, and participation in local shows.
Areas to improve
- The school must focus more on developing pupils’ "written and spoken communication skills" to improve fluency and accuracy.
- Staff need to check "precisely enough that pupils have understood new learning" to address errors and misunderstandings as they arise.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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