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St Patrick's CofE School

Westmorland and Furness, LA8 0HHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
78%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
15 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1885 of 13,686 nationally

About St Patrick's CofE School

St Patrick’s CofE School is a small Church of England primary in Westmorland and Furness, and its intake numbers tell an interesting story. With 96 pupils on roll against a capacity of 88, the school is technically over capacity, which reflects genuine local demand. That demand is confirmed by the admission data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 22 applications for 15 places, with all 15 first-preference families offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 47. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 6. 6%, notably lower than the national average of around 23% and well below the typical LA figure for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent catchment. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged two and up, which may help explain its popularity among local families seeking continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGatebeck Road, St. Patricks C of E School, Gatebeck Road, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA8 0HH
HeadteacherSuzanne Edmondson
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Number of Pupils96
Free School Meals (FSM)6.6%
School Capacity96 / 88 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 Feb 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:20-17:30

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

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St Patrick's CofE School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.