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Kendal, Westmorland and Furness
Ghyllside Primary School
Ghyllside Primary School is a academy converter in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness. The school has 449 pupils on roll.
Academy converter Primary Ages 3–11 449 PupilsURN 138744
Ofsted Report
Inspected July 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementRequires Improvement
Early Years ProvisionGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
78%↑ +18pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
86%↑ +13pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
83%↑ +10pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
83%↑ +11pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
96.2%↑ +2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
24.9↓ -4pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
13.4%↓ -10pp
Free School Meals
449 / 459
98%
Capacity
About
School overview
Ghyllside Primary School is a academy converter in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness. The school has 449 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Huw Davies
Age Range
3 — 11
School Hours
08:50 – 16:00
Telephone
01539814930
Website
Address
Kendal, LA9 4JB
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
The School Day
08:50
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
16:00
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 2 available
Eco Club
Science
Awards & Accreditations
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Promoting pupil wellbeing
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Trousers
Colours
Black
Blue
Green
Grey
Jade
White
PE Kit
Pe Bag
Pumps
Shorts
Sweatshirt
T-Shirt
Trainers
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