How many pupils attend Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?

Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal has 134 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal take?

Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal located?

Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is located in Kendal, LA9 5HB, Westmorland and Furness.

How do I apply to Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?

Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal have a religious character?

Yes — Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How close do you need to live to get into Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?

Distance did not decide places at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Reception places decided at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?

When Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in the parish(es) Kendal and Milnthorpe — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) Kendal and Milnthorpe (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children with a sibling in the school — Other Catholic children with a sibling in the school at the time of expected admission, and 8 further criteria. The school offers 14 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using the local authority's computerised system and will be to the nearest entrance on the school site. The route will be the shortest walking route by road as identified by GIS at that time. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. All the names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.5% of pupils at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal: Catchment 2026

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Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Reception), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places are decided at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children resident in the parish(es) Kendal and Milnthorpe — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) Kendal and Milnthorpe (see notes 3&11)
3Other Catholic children with a sibling in the school — Other Catholic children with a sibling in the school at the time of expected admission.
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
5Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
6Other children with a sibling in the school — Other children with a sibling in the school at the time of expected admission.
7Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
8Children of other Christian denominations aligned with the Catholic Church — Children of other Christian denominations aligned with the Catholic Church, whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
9Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
10Children currently attending the school's Nursery — Other children who currently attend our Nursery will be considered subject to PAN.
11Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using the local authority's computerised system and will be to the nearest entrance on the school site. The route will be the shortest walking route by road as identified by GIS at that time. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. All the names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.

Within each category, the following sub-priorities apply in order: (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need evidenced by compelling written evidence from an appropriate professional; (ii) sibling attendance at the school at the time of enrolment. The governing body will admit twins and all siblings from multiple births where one child is the last ranked within the PAN.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal: key facts

How many pupils attend Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?: Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal has 134 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal take?: Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal located?: Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is located in Kendal, LA9 5HB, Westmorland and Furness.
How do I apply to Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?: Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal have a religious character?: Yes — Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?: Distance did not decide places at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?: When Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in the parish(es) Kendal and Milnthorpe — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) Kendal and Milnthorpe (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children with a sibling in the school — Other Catholic children with a sibling in the school at the time of expected admission, and 8 further criteria. The school offers 14 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using the local authority's computerised system and will be to the nearest entrance on the school site. The route will be the shortest walking route by road as identified by GIS at that time. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. All the names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.5% of pupils at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children resident in the parish(es) Kendal and Milnthorpe — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) Kendal and Milnthorpe (see notes 3&11)
3Other Catholic children with a sibling in the school — Other Catholic children with a sibling in the school at the time of expected admission.
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
5Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
6Other children with a sibling in the school — Other children with a sibling in the school at the time of expected admission.
7Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
8Children of other Christian denominations aligned with the Catholic Church — Children of other Christian denominations aligned with the Catholic Church, whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
9Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
10Children currently attending the school's Nursery — Other children who currently attend our Nursery will be considered subject to PAN.
11Any other children — Any other children.

Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal: key facts

How many pupils attend Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?: Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal has 134 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal take?: Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal located?: Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is located in Kendal, LA9 5HB, Westmorland and Furness.
How do I apply to Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?: Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal have a religious character?: Yes — Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How close do you need to live to get into Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?: Distance did not decide places at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Reception places decided at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?: When Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in the parish(es) Kendal and Milnthorpe — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) Kendal and Milnthorpe (see notes 3&11); 3. Other Catholic children with a sibling in the school — Other Catholic children with a sibling in the school at the time of expected admission, and 8 further criteria. The school offers 14 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distances are calculated using the local authority's computerised system and will be to the nearest entrance on the school site. The route will be the shortest walking route by road as identified by GIS at that time. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out and supervised by a person independent of the school. All the names will be entered into a hat and the required number of names will be drawn out.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 51.5% of pupils at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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