Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

About Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is an academy converter in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 155 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Westmorland and Furness →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

155 / 210 (74%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 5HB

Phone

01539723363

Headteacher

Clare Ritchie

Website

http://www.deangibson.cumbria.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?

Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is an academy converter in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal have?

Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal has 155 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal is part of MATER CHRISTI MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal?

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