Ghyllside Primary School
URN: 112187 • Kendal LA9 4JB
Overview
- Name
- Ghyllside Primary School
- URN
- 112187
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Woodburn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Gillinggate, Kendal LA9 4JB
Summary
Ghyllside Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Kendal, Cumbria, with a capacity of 378 pupils. The school aims to inspire achievement and foster a love of life and learning among its students. Ghyllside prioritises the development of confident and well-rounded individuals who are prepared for fulfilling lives.
The curriculum at Ghyllside is designed to be exciting and vibrant, enriched by numerous outdoor experiences that enhance learning. The school places a strong emphasis on promoting British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and understanding among pupils of diverse backgrounds.
Ghyllside also offers a supportive environment for families, providing resources such as a nursery and various clubs. The school encourages parental involvement and is open to queries, ensuring a strong connection between home and school. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Ghyllside is designed to be exciting and vibrant, enriched by numerous outdoor experiences that enhance learning. The school places a strong emphasis on promoting British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and understanding among pupils of diverse backgrounds.
Ghyllside also offers a supportive environment for families, providing resources such as a nursery and various clubs. The school encourages parental involvement and is open to queries, ensuring a strong connection between home and school. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the office directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Crosthwaite CofE School (73.1)
- Ghyllside Primary School (69.3)
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School (66.8)
- Castle Park School (65.2)
- Selside Endowed CofE Primary School (63.4)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 378
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 378 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 378 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 378 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 378 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 378 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 378 |
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