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Heron Hill Primary School

Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, LA9 7JH
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Heron Hill Primary School
Kendal, LA9 7JH
424 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
7.10% FSM %
223 Boys
201 Girls
About Heron Hill Primary School

Heron Hill Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Westmorland and Furness, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 424 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Lucy Middleton.

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 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 Kendal Castle
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
UKPRN 10074327
URN 112190
Data Last Updated 08-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Kathryn Ritchie Chair of Governors 18/11/2022 13/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Edward Vittery Chair of Governors 21/11/2025 20/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Corbett Governor 09/06/2022 08/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katherine Haley Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Amy Holland Governor 25/10/2024 24/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Anthony Jamieson Governor 27/03/2024 26/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sara Metcalfe Governor 15/12/2023 14/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Douglas Rathbone Governor 05/10/2022 04/10/2026 Appointed by LA
Mr Duncan Shaw Governor 08/07/2022 07/07/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Chris Stanger Governor 10/11/2023 09/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Edward Vittery Governor 06/12/2021 05/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Wilkinson Governor 10/03/2023 09/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Kirkbie Kendal School
0.34 km • Kendal
Other
Kendal College
0.72 km • Kendal
Other
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
0.95 km • Kendal
Other
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
1.02 km • Kendal
Other
South Lakes Academy
1.24 km • Kendal
Other
Ghyllside Primary School
1.28 km • Kendal
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Heron Hill Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness.
Heron Hill Primary School has 424 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Heron Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Heron Hill Primary School is Mrs Lucy Middleton.
Heron Hill Primary School is at Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, LA9 7JH, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Heron Hill Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Heron Hill Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Middleton
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, LA9 7JH
01539721276
www.heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk
Location
LA9 7JH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112190
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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