Best Schools in Kendal
32 schools in Kendal
Key Facts
- Kendal has 32 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Kendal outperform the national average, with 63.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Kendal show strong KS4 performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.10 and an Attainment 8 score of 49.21, compared to 0.00 and 46.10 nationally.
- In Kendal, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.37 and spend £7,928 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 18.47 and spend £7,358 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Kendal
9 nurseries in Kendal
Top Primary Schools in Kendal
20 primary schools in Kendal
Cambian Whinfell School
Kendal, LA9 5EZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils12
P/T Ratio–
AS
Appletree School
Kendal, LA9 7QS
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–12
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils9
P/T Ratio–
SL
South Lakes Academy
Kendal, LA9 4ED
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–25
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils11
P/T Ratio–
Grayrigg CofE School
Ofsted
Good
Kendal, LA8 9BU
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence4.4%
Pupils79
P/T Ratio12.7
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Kendal
1 sixth form colleges in Kendal
Top Special Schools in Kendal
1 special schools in Kendal
Frequently Asked Questions
Kendal has 32 schools, including 20 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Kendal | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 64% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.10 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,481 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.