Kendal Nursery School is a nursery school in Kendal, serving pupils aged 2 to 4. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kendal Nursery School currently has around 112 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.2% boys and 51.8% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Brantfield, Kendal, LA9 4PH |
| Website: | www.brantfield.com |
| Telephone: | 01539730800 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Alyssa Dobbs |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112091 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/10/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 4 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 112 |
| Number of Boys: | 54 |
| Number of Girls: | 58 |
| White British | 91.10% | 102 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 2.70% | 3 |
| African | 0.90% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | - not rated | 665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP | - not rated | 852 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | - not rated | 948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | - not rated | 948 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal College Milnthorpe Road , LA9 5AY | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellside School Queens Road , LA9 4PH | - not rated | 114 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED | - not rated | 653 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Tuition Service (Cumbria) Kendal Tutorial Centre , Canal Head North LA9 7BY | - not rated | 982 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendal Centre Canal Head North , LA9 7BY | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.