Ghyllside Primary School
URN: 138744 • Kendal LA9 4JB
Overview
- Name
- Ghyllside Primary School
- URN
- 138744
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GHYLLSIDE SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Huw Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01539814930
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gillinggate, Kendal LA9 4JB
Summary
Ghyllside Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, with a current enrolment of 449 pupils and a capacity of 459. The school aims to inspire achievement and foster a love of life and learning among its students. Headteacher Mr. Huw Davies leads a dedicated team focused on developing confident, well-rounded individuals who can lead fulfilling lives.
The school offers an exciting and vibrant curriculum that is enriched by numerous outdoor experiences, promoting both academic and personal growth. Ghyllside prioritises a supportive environment where children can thrive, and it encourages parental involvement through various communication channels and community engagement.
Ghyllside Primary School operates with structured school hours for different age groups, ensuring a well-organised day for all pupils. The school also provides a nursery, extending its commitment to early childhood education. For more information about the curriculum, clubs, and governance, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the school directly.
The school offers an exciting and vibrant curriculum that is enriched by numerous outdoor experiences, promoting both academic and personal growth. Ghyllside prioritises a supportive environment where children can thrive, and it encourages parental involvement through various communication channels and community engagement.
Ghyllside Primary School operates with structured school hours for different age groups, ensuring a well-organised day for all pupils. The school also provides a nursery, extending its commitment to early childhood education. For more information about the curriculum, clubs, and governance, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact the school directly.
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- SEND (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Autumn Term 2025 (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Summer Term 2025 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Crosthwaite CofE School (73.1)
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School (66.8)
- Castle Park School (65.2)
- Selside Endowed CofE Primary School (63.4)
- Levens CofE School (63.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GHYLLSIDE SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 459
- Pupils
- 449
- Boys
- 200
- Girls
- 249
- FSM %
- 13.40
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 449 | 200 | 249 | 459 | 13.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 451 | 213 | 238 | 459 | 15.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 461 | 233 | 228 | 459 | 17.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 461 | 233 | 228 | 459 | 17.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 445 | 238 | 207 | 459 | 14.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 456 | 247 | 209 | 459 | 17.30 |
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