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Primary schools in and near Kirkby Lonsdale

All 2 primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Kirkby Lonsdale

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  1. St Mary's CofE Primary School

    Carnforth, LA6 2DN · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Kirkby Lonsdale average.

    31 first choices, 29 offers made

    Met the standard at 1170%

    Kirkby Lonsdale 70%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.0%Kirkby Lonsdale 3.0%
    Pupils
    220
    Pupils per teacher
    22.5
    View school St Mary's CofE Primary School

  2. Underley Garden School

    Carnforth, LA6 2DZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    101
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Underley Garden School

Just outside Kirkby Lonsdale

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Kirkby Lonsdale.

  1. Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School

    1.3 miles from Kirkby Lonsdale · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 13

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Kirkby Lonsdale 3.0%
    Pupils
    178
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School

  2. Leck St Peter's Church of England Primary School

    2.7 miles from Kirkby Lonsdale · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Kirkby Lonsdale average, high absence.

    3 first choices, 3 offers made

    Met the standard at 1140%

    Kirkby Lonsdale 70%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.6%Kirkby Lonsdale 3.0%
    Pupils
    38
    Pupils per teacher
    11.0
    View school Leck St Peter's Church of England Primary School

  3. Arkholme Church of England Primary School

    4.4 miles from Kirkby Lonsdale · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Kirkby Lonsdale average.

    12 first choices, 12 offers made

    Met the standard at 1142%

    Kirkby Lonsdale 70%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.5%Kirkby Lonsdale 3.0%
    Pupils
    102
    Pupils per teacher
    15.9
    View school Arkholme Church of England Primary School
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Kirkby Lonsdale

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    1 of the 2 primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    1 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  3. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  4. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

About these schools

Primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale, explained

There are 2 primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale, teaching 321 children. 1 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 1 independent schools.

70.0% of pupils in Kirkby Lonsdale met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

4.5% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,133 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 2.8% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many primary schools are in Kirkby Lonsdale?
There are 2 primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale on Eduscope are St Mary's CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale, 70% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Kirkby Lonsdale primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Kirkby Lonsdale is 22:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Kirkby Lonsdale?
When choosing a primary school in Kirkby Lonsdale, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 2 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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