Castle Park School
Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, LA9 6BEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Castle Park School is a primary school in Kendal for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 5th of 13 primary schools in Kendal. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 October 2024, report published 14 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Pupils have a strong sense of belonging at this caring school. They are happy to be part of a community where they all work together. Pupils told inspectors that everyone who is kind and considerate is welcome at their school. They are highly respectful about differences between themselves and others. Over recent years, the school has raised its expectations for pupils' achievement further, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Typically, pupils rise to meet these aspirations. They strive for recognition for their hard work, including by receiving house points, 'gold bar' treats and certificates. Pupils behave well during lessons and at social times. They have positive attitudes towards their learning. Pupils know the importance of following the school's values and 'golden rules', which include being resilient and responsible. They know that they will learn well if they keep on trying, especially if they encounter difficulties. Pupils enjoy a variety of rich experiences, which broaden their horizons. For example, they relish visits to art galleries, theatres, the church and other cities. Pupils participate in local shows, carnivals and sports tournaments. They attend clubs in sports, arts and sewing. Pupils can also learn how to play a musical instrument.
What the school should improve
- The school has not focused enough on developing pupils' written and spoken communication skills. This limits how well some pupils develop fluency and accuracy in their speech and in their writing. The school should ensure that staff better support pupils in securing the building blocks of knowledge that they will need for their next stages of education.
- From time to time, staff do not check precisely enough that pupils have understood new learning. This means that some pupils make mistakes that go unaddressed. The school should support staff in identifying and addressing these errors as they arise to help pupils to learn as well as they could.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
326 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Castle Park School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stramongate Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Heron Hill Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Ghyllside Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 48% met the expected standard |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Katie Jamieson
- Phone
- 01539790440
- Address
- Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, LA9 6BE
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 142693
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.