St Patrick's CofE School
Kendal, LA8 0HH · Westmorland and Furness · primary school
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23rd 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 2,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Patrick's CofE School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 92 pupils against a stated capacity of 88. 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
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Patrick's CofE School
Overview
St Patrick’s Church of England School is described as a “caring and welcoming place to learn” where “warm relationships are at the heart” of the community. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with pupils feeling safe, happy, and supported by adults who hold high expectations for all learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “effective” and “cater[s] well for pupils’ different needs,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers are “knowledgeable” and explain new ideas clearly, using assessment to help pupils “make secure connections between new and previously learned concepts.”
- Reading is of “central importance,” with staff using “good-quality literacy texts” to help pupils become “confident readers.”
- Pupils’ behaviour is “strong,” with high attendance rates and a culture where older pupils help younger ones.
- The school prioritises personal development, offering opportunities to promote “positive mental health” and a wide range of after-school clubs.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” the school has not given “sufficient thought to the essential knowledge that pupils must learn and in what order this should be taught,” which hinders teachers from designing learning that builds knowledge securely.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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