Crosthwaite CofE School
Crosthwaite, Kendal, LA8 8HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Crosthwaite CofE School is a primary school in Kendal for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 1st of 13 primary schools in Kendal. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 March 2017, report published 2 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 January 2023
Pupils, including children in the early years, flourish in Crosthwaite C of E School. They love coming to school and being with their friends. Pupils are extremely happy and feel safe in school. Leaders deal swiftly and well with occasional incidents of unacceptable behaviour. This includes any rare occurrences of bullying and boisterous play. Pupils meet leaders' high expectations for success in their academic and personal development. They understand and live up to the school's values, for example by embracing the current 30 days of kindness challenge. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), behave and achieve extremely well. Pupils relish all the opportunities that each day brings. These include sharing their sophisticated knowledge of technology with others, including adults. Pupils benefit enormously from the geographical setting of the school and the vast array of outdoor experiences that this brings. They take great pride in carrying out their various responsibilities, such as tending to the school's alpacas, bees and many reptiles. Pupils develop strong personal qualities through these experiences. They make a highly tangible contribution to school life. Parents and carers who shared their views with inspectors would recommend this school to others without reservation. They feel privileged that their community is served by this exceptional school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
109 pupils on roll, with places for 100
Schools near Crosthwaite CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghyllside Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Levens CofE School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Goodly Dale Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Jessop
- Phone
- 01539568471
- Address
- Crosthwaite, Kendal, LA8 8HT
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112317
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.