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Ghyllside Primary School
Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.7 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
449
Capacity
459
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school ranks in the top 17% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school. However, it is important to consider that the Ofsted rating is "Requires Improvement," indicating areas that need development.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 78% | Top 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (184 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Behaviour is good
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
White Other6.9%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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54.32261, -2.75381 · LA9 4JB
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN138744
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ghyllside.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ghyllside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ghyllside Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2025.
Is Ghyllside Primary School a good school?
Ghyllside Primary School scores 17.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ghyllside Primary School?
Based on 184 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ghyllside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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