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Castle Park School

Westmorland and Furness, LA9 6BEPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 41 places
Ranking
#9,999
of 13,686 nationally

About Castle Park School

Castle Park School in Westmorland and Furness is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it’s clearly a popular choice among local families. The school currently has 338 pupils on roll, which is 23 over its official capacity of 315, and it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake. With 69 applications for 41 places, the oversubscription ratio sits at 1. 68, meaning nearly seven in ten applicants missed out. All 41 first-preference applicants were offered a place, though, so getting it as your top choice is key. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7. 6%, which is notably low compared with the national average of around 23%, suggesting the school draws from a relatively affluent catchment. The school has nursery provision, so families with very young children can get a foot in the door early. It’s a mixed, non-religious school, and the headteacher is Ross Knaggs.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSedbergh Drive, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 6BE
HeadteacherRoss Knaggs
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Number of Pupils338
Free School Meals (FSM)7.6%
School Capacity338 / 315 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Castle Park School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.