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Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

Academy converter · Kendal · LA9 5HB

Ages 3–11 · 134 pupils · Westmorland and Furness

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

76%

Overall absence

6.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-07-02

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)76%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
110.0
Avg scaled score — maths
109.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
111.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.9%
Unauthorised2.7%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
140

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill64%

134 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
134
Boys / girls
61 / 73
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
134 / 210 (64%)
Free school meals
4%
FSM pupils
5
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Lancaster
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Clare Ritchie

Location

Address
Hawesmead Avenue
Postcode
LA9 5HB
Town
Kendal
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
District
Westmorland and Furness
Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, 134 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 4%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Lancaster.

Open schools in Kendal
24
Primary schools in Kendal
16
Academies among open schools in Kendal
25% (6)
Open schools in LA9
17
Primary in LA9
9
Open schools in Westmorland and Furness LA
161
Primary in Westmorland and Furness LA
121

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in KendalNear LA9

  • Vicarage Park CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Kendal · LA9 5BP · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 4–11

    • KS240%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM20.2%

    0.1 miles away

  • Ghyllside Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Kendal · LA9 4JB · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM13.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • Heron Hill Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Kendal · LA9 7JH · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM7.2%

    0.6 miles away

  • Stramongate Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Kendal · LA9 4BT · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM24.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Castle Park School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Kendal · LA9 6BE · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 2–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM8.2%

    1.3 miles away

  • St Thomas's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Kendal · LA9 5PP · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 3–11

    • KS274%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM22.6%

    1.4 miles away

  • St Mark's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Natland, Kendal · LA9 7QH · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM7.6%

    1.5 miles away

  • St Oswald's CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Kendal · LA9 6QR · Westmorland and Furness

    Ages 2–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM12.8%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Clare Ritchie
Telephone
01539723363
Website
http://www.deangibson.cumbria.sch.uk

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