- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
14 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 134
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Schools in LA9
A postcode district in Westmorland and Furness
- Postcode district
- 20 schools and nurseries
In short: LA9 is a postcode district in Westmorland and Furness with 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2012 primary · 5 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All LA9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in LA9
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in LA9
12 in LA9, best first
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well below the England average.
23 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1148%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 239
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.8
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well above the England average.
19 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 237
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Top Secondary Schools in LA9
5 in LA9, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
119 first choices, 124 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 910
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
199 first choices, 188 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Nurseries in LA9
5 in LA9, highest Ofsted grade first
Kendal Nursery School
Kendal, LA9 4PH · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 118
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
Sunnybrow
Kendal, LA9 5DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Daisies Day Nursery
Kendal, LA9 6DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in LA9
4 in LA9, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
119 first choices, 124 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 910
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
199 first choices, 188 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.1%
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.5
Cambian Whinfell School
Kendal, LA9 5EZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19 · Boys
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in LA9
4 in LA9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambian Whinfell School
Kendal, LA9 5EZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19 · Boys
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Appletree School
Kendal, LA9 7QS · Independent · Primary · Ages 6 to 12
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Sandgate School
Kendal, LA9 6JG · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 166
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.7
Private Schools in LA9
3 in LA9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambian Whinfell School
Kendal, LA9 5EZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19 · Boys
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Appletree School
Kendal, LA9 7QS · Independent · Primary · Ages 6 to 12
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
South Lakes Academy
Kendal, LA9 4ED · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 25
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 12
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in LA9, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good10
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every LA9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
LA9 has 20 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in LA9
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about LA9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in LA9?
LA9 has 20 schools, including 12 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in LA9?
The highest-ranked schools in LA9 on Eduscope are Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal, The Queen Katherine School, Kirkbie Kendal School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in LA9?
There are 3 independent schools in LA9, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in LA9?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in LA9 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.