Schools in Kendal
There are 24 schools in Kendal on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 16 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Westmorland and Furness local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Kendal (16)
- Castle Park SchoolAcademy converter · LA9 6BE
- Crosscrake CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA8 0LB
- Crosthwaite CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA8 8HT
- Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, KendalAcademy converter · LA9 5HB
- Ghyllside Primary SchoolAcademy converter · LA9 4JB
- Grayrigg CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA8 9BU
- Heron Hill Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA9 7JH
- Levens CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LA8 8PU
- Old Hutton CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LA8 0NQ
- Selside Endowed CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA8 9LB
- St Oswald's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA9 6QR
- St Patrick's CofE SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA8 0HH
- St Thomas's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA9 5PP
- Staveley CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LA8 9PH
- Stramongate Primary SchoolAcademy converter · LA9 4BT
- Vicarage Park CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LA9 5BP
Secondary schools in Kendal (2)
- Kirkbie Kendal SchoolAcademy converter · LA9 7EQ
- The Queen Katherine SchoolAcademy converter · LA9 6PJ
Sixth form / 16-plus in Kendal (1)
- Kendal CollegeFurther education · LA9 5AY
Nursery schools in Kendal (1)
- Kendal Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · LA9 4PH
Other phases in Kendal (4)
- Appletree SchoolOther independent special school · LA9 7QS
- Cambian Whinfell SchoolOther independent special school · LA9 5EZ
- Sandgate SchoolCommunity special school · LA9 6JG
- South Lakes AcademyOther independent special school · LA9 4ED
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Kendal?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 24 open schools with a Kendal address (as of 5 June 2026), including 16 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Kendal guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Kendal?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.