St Thomas's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Kendal, serving pupils aged 3 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.
St Thomas's CofE Primary School currently has around 242 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 21.1% 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 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Kendal Green, Kendal, LA9 5PP |
| Website: | www.stthomasschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01539737373 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Westmorland and Furness |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Cunliffe |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 112322 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 218 |
| Number of Pupils: | 242 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 113 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.80% | 215 |
| Unclassified | 5.00% | 12 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ghyllside Primary School Gillinggate , LA9 4JB | - not rated | 1,798 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 | 1,249 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,557 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 | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fellside School Queens Road , LA9 4PH | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Lakes Academy Riverside Centre , Yard 39 LA9 4ED | - not rated | 1,364 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 | 1,490 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.