Old Hutton CofE School, Kendal

In its own words: "Old Hutton Church of England Primary School is situated on the edge of Kendal, near Oxenholme, an area of great natural beauty, close to the Lake District National Park. We are a small school with big ambitions for our children and all in our wider school community. We have high standards and strive for excellence in everything we do."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is in a lovely rural setting and has a mixture of modernized older buildings and newer additions. We have 4 well-equipped, spacious classrooms, a purpose-built library, an outdoor learning pod, cloakrooms, offices and staff room."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, yoga, dance, drama, choir, coding, gardening and French.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Old Hutton CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Westmorland and Furness and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (69% in reading, 75% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Old Hutton CofE School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 6 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 Old Hutton CofE School are St Patrick's CofE School (2.4 miles, Good, 86% reading, 93% maths); St Mark's CofE Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 95% maths); Crosscrake CofE Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 64% reading, 55% maths); and Heron Hill Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 93% reading, 85% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Old Hutton CofE School.

7.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Old Hutton CofE School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Station Entrance, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Westmorland and Furness (11).

In 2024/25, Old Hutton CofE School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.