Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11155 pupils

Hawesmead Avenue, LA9 5HBWebsite01539723363

Good155 pupilsAges 3–11

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Pupils155

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

155 / 210 (74%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~19*

Head Teacher

Mrs Clare Ritchie

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jun 2024

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 76%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.2%

Absence rate

Avg 5.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.2%vs 5.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence3.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 7.7%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 4.5%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Not Assessed5 pupils (26%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (26%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (16%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (16%)

Other2 pupils (11%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (5%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 7

Teaching assistants (FTE)5

Support staff (FTE)8

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils155

Free school meals 5.2%

English as additional language 13.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British53.5%

Unclassified27.7%

Indian5.8%

White Other4.5%

Black African2.6%

Mixed Other1.9%

Mixed White & Asian1.9%

Other1.3%

Pakistani0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Dec 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£5,280

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,120 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£1,631

Support staff£573

Premises£166

Energy£236

Learning resources£255

Income per pupil£6,631

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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