Open Other Primary Mixed

Castle Park School

Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, LA9 6BE
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Castle Park School
Kendal, LA9 6BE
338 Pupils
315 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
7.60% FSM %
155 Boys
183 Girls
About Castle Park School

Castle Park School is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Westmorland and Furness, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 338 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Ross Knaggs.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Westmorland and Furness or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Westmorland and Furness
Region North West
Administrative District Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary Constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale
Ward Kendal Nether
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-04-2016
UKPRN 10056156
URN 142693
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Elisabeth Billington Chair of Local Governing Body 28/11/2025 11/03/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mr Jonathan Silcock Chair of Local Governing Body 12/03/2026 12/03/2030 Appointed by trustees
Ms Helen Ainsworth Local Governor 12/03/2025 12/03/2027 Appointed by trustees
Ms Elisabeth Billington Local Governor 28/03/2025 27/11/2025 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Elisabeth Billington Local Governor 12/03/2026 12/03/2030 Appointed by trustees
Ms Fiona Close Local Governor 22/04/2025 22/04/2029 Appointed by trustees
Ms Valerie Farndon Local Governor 17/04/2025 17/04/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mr Clayton Fournier Local Governor 02/04/2025 02/04/2028 Elected by school staff
Ms Wendy Gibson Local Governor 28/03/2025 28/03/2029 Appointed by trustees
Ms Sian Pittman Local Governor 23/05/2025 23/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Jonathan Silcock Local Governor 17/04/2025 11/03/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Sandgate School
0.67 km • Kendal
Other
Stramongate Primary School
1.27 km • Kendal
Other
The Queen Katherine School
1.39 km • Kendal
Other
Heron Hill Primary School
1.41 km • Kendal
Other
South Lakes Academy
1.45 km • Kendal
Other
Kirkbie Kendal School
1.62 km • Kendal
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Castle Park School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness.
Castle Park School has 338 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Castle Park School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Castle Park School is Mr Ross Knaggs.
Castle Park School is at Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, LA9 6BE, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Castle Park School: Does not have a sixth form.
Castle Park School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ross Knaggs
Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, LA9 6BE
01539790440
www.castleparkschool.org.uk/
Location
LA9 6BE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142693
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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