Castle Park School
URN: 112189 • Kendal LA9 6BE
Overview
- Name
- Castle Park School
- URN
- 112189
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Richardson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Sedbergh Drive, Kendal LA9 6BE
Summary
Castle Park School is a community primary school located in Kendal, Cumbria, with a capacity of 280 pupils. The school is dedicated to creating an inspiring and enriching environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Led by Headteacher Ross Knaggs, the school emphasizes the values of respect, responsibility, and resilience, fostering a positive attitude towards learning among its students.
The curriculum at Castle Park is designed to be imaginative and varied, incorporating diverse classroom experiences, educational visits, and outdoor learning opportunities. This approach aims to equip children with essential skills for their future while promoting a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. The school's extensive grounds, set in the picturesque Lake District, provide an excellent backdrop for educational activities.
Castle Park School values its connection to the local community and actively engages with its rich heritage. The collaborative efforts of staff, governors, and parents support each child's educational journey, ensuring they receive the guidance needed to achieve their best.
The curriculum at Castle Park is designed to be imaginative and varied, incorporating diverse classroom experiences, educational visits, and outdoor learning opportunities. This approach aims to equip children with essential skills for their future while promoting a lifelong enthusiasm for learning. The school's extensive grounds, set in the picturesque Lake District, provide an excellent backdrop for educational activities.
Castle Park School values its connection to the local community and actively engages with its rich heritage. The collaborative efforts of staff, governors, and parents support each child's educational journey, ensuring they receive the guidance needed to achieve their best.
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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
- 280
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2016-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-03-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 280 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 280 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 280 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 280 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 280 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 280 |
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