Castle Park School, Kendal

In its own words: "At Castle Park School, we have five school values which are taught throughout the year, both in assemblies and in class. With these five simple core themes, we help our children to become - We support our pupils every step of the way on their journey through education, ensuring that children become the best that they can be."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Castle Park School, where we are passionate about creating a warm, inspiring and enriching environment where every child can flourish, achieve and thrive. At the heart of our school are the relationships we build with our children and families. We want every child to feel known, valued, listened to and cared for."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports, running, Lego, art and book club.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Castle Park School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 76% in reading and 66% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Castle Park School as their first choice and 64 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Castle Park School are Stramongate Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 75% reading, 90% maths); Heron Hill Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 93% reading, 85% maths); Ghyllside Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 86% reading, 83% maths); and St Thomas's CofE Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 65% reading, 77% maths).

Castle Park School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Castle Park School is one of 17 schools run by Cumbria Education Trust, an academy trust.

80 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Castle Park School (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Kendal Rail Station, about 1040 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beech Close (opposite), 220 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Castle Park School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 107 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11), as is usual near a town centre.

Castle Park School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Castle Park School are The Queen Katherine School (0.9 miles) and Kirkbie Kendal School (1 mile).