Ghyllside Primary School

Ghyllside Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Ghyllside Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Ghyllside Primary School's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in July 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Ghyllside Primary School?

Ghyllside Primary School has 424 pupils on roll.

What ages does Ghyllside Primary School take?

Ghyllside Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Ghyllside Primary School located?

Ghyllside Primary School is located in Kendal, LA9 4JB, Westmorland and Furness.

How do I apply to Ghyllside Primary School?

Ghyllside Primary School 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.

How close do you need to live to get into Ghyllside Primary School?

Distance did not decide places at Ghyllside Primary School 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.

What is the largest ethnic background at Ghyllside Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.4% of pupils at Ghyllside Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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