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Kells Infant School

Cumberland, CA28 9PQPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Kells Infant School

If you're looking for a school where parents are overwhelmingly positive, Kells Infant School makes a strong impression. In the most recent Parent View survey, every single respondent said they would recommend the school, with 100% answering yes. That level of unanimity is rare and worth noting. The school is also clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 52 applications for just 34 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.53. All 34 first-preference applicants were offered a place, so being first choice is crucial. Digging into the survey details, the feedback is consistently strong. 92% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 77% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. On behaviour, 69% strongly agreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and 85% strongly agreed that their child does well. The only area where a small number of parents expressed a concern was around bullying, with 8% disagreeing that it is dealt with quickly and effectively, though 77% said the question was not applicable to them.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHigh Road, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 9PQ
HeadteacherWendy Figes
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils116
Free School Meals (FSM)7.8%
School Capacity116 / 160 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 13 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

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

Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsCricketRoundersDanceTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

Source: kells-inf.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kells Infant School

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