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Goodly Dale Primary School

Lake Road, Windermere, LA23 2JX
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Goodly Dale Primary School
Windermere, LA23 2JX
78 Pupils
98 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
10.80% FSM %
32 Boys
46 Girls
About Goodly Dale Primary School

Goodly Dale Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Windermere, Westmorland and Furness, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 78 pupils on roll. School capacity: 98. Current headteacher: Cheryl Johnston.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
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 Windermere and Ambleside
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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
UKPRN 10069311
URN 112191
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Penny Henderson Chair of Governors 06/12/2021 05/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Georgina Dawson Governor 14/10/2019 10/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Dawson Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Cheryl Johnston Governor 01/01/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Helen Jones Governor 30/11/2020 29/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Kershaw Governor 22/05/2021 21/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Elisabeth Mullen Governor 18/03/2024 17/03/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Suzanne Ramsay Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Jayne Smith Governor 02/12/2024 01/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Topping Governor 31/10/2022 30/10/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
0.37 km • Windermere
Other
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
0.51 km • Windermere
Other
The Lakes School
2.48 km • Windermere
Other
Windermere School
4.54 km • The Lake District
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Goodly Dale Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Windermere, Westmorland and Furness.
Goodly Dale Primary School has 78 pupils, with a capacity of 98.
Goodly Dale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Goodly Dale Primary School is Miss Cheryl Johnston.
Goodly Dale Primary School is at Lake Road, Windermere, LA23 2JX, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Goodly Dale Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Goodly Dale Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Cheryl Johnston
Lake Road, Windermere, LA23 2JX
01539446946
www.goodlydaleprimaryschool.co.uk
Location
LA23 2JX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112191
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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