Grayrigg CofE School is a primary school in Kendal, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Grayrigg CofE School currently has around 79 pupils on roll, which is about 141% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.2% boys and 46.8% girls. Around 6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Grayrigg, Kendal, LA8 9BU
Website: http://www.grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01539824676
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Westmorland and Furness
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Kirsty Cooper
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 112320

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 56
Number of Pupils: 79
Number of Boys: 42
Number of Girls: 37

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 6.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.90%71
Unclassified7.60%6
Other White1.30%1
Other Mixed1.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (6.3)
Writing: Well Above Average (5.3)
Maths: Average (0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
71%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
9%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
109.0
Town average
106.1
Local authority average
106.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.2
Local authority average
104.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Grayrigg CofE School
Grayrigg , LA8 9BU
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.