Old Hutton CofE School
Old Hutton, Kendal, LA8 0NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Old Hutton 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 7th of 13 primary schools in Kendal. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2024, report published 13 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 20 March 2024
Pupils, including children in the early years, arrive at school happy and excited about what they are going to learn. Pupils enjoy learning and playing with friends of all ages. Parents and carers hold the school in high regard. The school is ambitious for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils rise to meet these expectations. Most pupils achieve well across the curriculum. They talk confidently to each other and to adults. Pupils live up to the school's motto, 'learning for life in all its fullness.' Pupils behave well in lessons and during social times. They move around the school sensibly. Pupils know that adults step in quickly to resolve any small problems such as friends falling out. Older pupils enjoy supporting younger pupils, especially sharing books with them. Pupils value the trips that they can go on to enhance their learning of the curriculum. For example, they enjoy being able to use the local area for climbing and water sports, including sailing and paddle boarding. Pupils can choose from a wide range of clubs such as dance, coding and the very popular reading clubs. They recognise the importance of contributing to the wider community. Pupils readily donate money that they raise through events such as carol singing and bake sales.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, including reading, some staff do not implement the curriculum as the school intends. As a result, occasionally, some pupils do not make as much progress as they could. The school should ensure that, in these subjects, staff are fully equipped to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
78 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near Old Hutton CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's CofE School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Crosscrake CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Heron Hill Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Castle Park School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Nick Turley
- Phone
- 01539732778
- Address
- Old Hutton, Kendal, LA8 0NQ
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112263
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.