Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Vicarage Drive, Kendal, LA9 5BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School is a primary school in Kendal for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2017, report published 23 October 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
Leaders, staff and pupils are proud of their warm and welcoming school. There is a strong sense of belonging in this vibrant learning community. Pupils, and children in the early years, feel happy and safe. They said that staff care about them. Leaders and staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and achievement. Pupils respond well to these expectations. Children and pupils of all ages, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils behave well in lessons and during social times. They get on well together and look after each other. On the rare occasion when bullying occurs, staff deal with it promptly and effectively. Pupils said that if they have any concerns or worries at all, they can easily talk to any adults in school. Pupils explained that everyone is welcome in this school, no matter what their differences are. There are plenty of opportunities for pupils beyond the academic curriculum. For example, pupils enjoy a variety of trips and visits, including to museums and pantomimes. Pupils develop their leadership skills through taking on responsibilities such as becoming school council members or sports leaders. They further their talents and interests through attending extra-curricular clubs, such as dance, sports, well-being and art.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, some teachers do not know how well pupils have learned the most important concepts and vocabulary in the curriculum over time. On occasion, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that assessment strategies in these subjects give teachers the information that they need to check how well pupils have learned the curriculum.
- Some pupils do not read as fluently as they should. This affects how well these pupils understand what they have read across the wider curriculum. Leaders should ensure that pupils get enough opportunities to practise their reading so that they can become fluent and confident readers.
Pupil numbers and mix
109 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Ghyllside Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Heron Hill Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Stramongate Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Castle Park School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katie Green
- Phone
- 01539735442
- Address
- Vicarage Drive, Kendal, LA9 5BP
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- URN
- 112269
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.