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27 nearest schools to LA8 8HT
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosthwaite CofE School 109 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Oversands School 73 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–19 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Cambian Whinfell School 16 pupils | Other independent special school Boys | 7–19 | Report | 4.2 mi |
| Vicarage Park CofE Primary School 109 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Kendal Nursery School 118 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Ghyllside Primary School 424 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.3 mi |
| Levens CofE School 98 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal 134 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.4 mi |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere 40 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 4.5 mi |
| St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School 336 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Goodly Dale Primary School 77 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Dean Barwick Primary School 51 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| South Lakes Academy 12 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–25 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School 239 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Cairn Education CIC 10 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–25 | Report | 4.6 mi |
| Stramongate Primary School 237 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Kirkbie Kendal School 1,029 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| St Oswald's CofE Primary School 88 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Staveley CofE School 79 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.7 mi |
| Appletree School 12 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–12 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| Heron Hill Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.9 mi |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 5.1 mi |
| Sandgate School 166 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 5.2 mi |
| The Queen Katherine School 910 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Good Report | 5.2 mi |
| Crosscrake CofE Primary School 55 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 5.7 mi |
| Windermere School 226 pupils | Other independent school | 3–20 | Report | 5.9 mi |
| The Lakes School 445 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 6.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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Choosing a school: what the list can and can't tell you
The finder lists the schools closest to a postcode as the crow flies, with their type, age range, number of pupils and latest Ofsted outcome. It's a good starting point, but distance alone doesn't decide who gets a place.
Catchment areas and admissions. Every school has admission criteria, set by the council for community schools and by the school itself for academies, free schools and faith schools. Most give priority to looked-after children and siblings, then to distance, but some use catchment maps, faith or aptitude. Last year's "furthest distance offered" figure, which most councils publish, is far more useful than a straight-line distance.
Ofsted ratings. Older reports give a single grade from Outstanding to Inadequate. Ofsted has since moved to report cards that grade several areas separately, so a recently inspected school may read differently. Check the date too: a grade from many years ago may not reflect the school today.
Before you buy for a school, check the council's admissions booklet for the year you'll apply, visit on an open day, and look at the school's own website for its results and oversubscription criteria. Homes in sought-after catchments often sell at a premium, so it's worth being sure.