Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal

Details

Age Range	4-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy converter
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Local Authority	Westmorland and Furness
Address	Hawesmead Avenue, LA9 5HB
School Website	www.deangibson.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone	1539723363
URN	148697

School Census

Total	173
Girls/Boys	93/80
Girls/Boys Ratio	53.8%/46.2%
% pupils where English not first language	8.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	13
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	9.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/04/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
21/04/2016	Good
15/11/2011	Good

Inspection Date	21/04/2016
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	15/11/2011
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
05 June 2024	School inspection	View
09 September 2021	Academy conversion letter	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	76%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	10%
Reading	110
Maths	109
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	71
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	10
Reading	107
Maths	104
Reading Progress	-0.1
Writing Progress	-1.5
Maths Progress	-1.9

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	78%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	6%
Reading	111
Maths	107
Reading Progress	5.6
Writing Progress	-1.9
Maths Progress	0.8

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	28
As First Preference	15
As second preference	8
As third preference	5

Total Offers Made	15
first preference offers	15
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	33
As First Preference	14
As second preference	8
As third preference	11

Total Offers Made	14
first preference offers	14
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	38
As First Preference	22
As second preference	12
As third preference	4

Total Offers Made	22
first preference offers	22
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	81%
agree	19%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	81%
agree	19%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	51%
agree	41%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	3%
agree	5%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	3%
not applicable	84%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	81%
agree	16%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	49%
agree	8%
disagree	14%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	0%
not applicable	27%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	0%
no	0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	0%
agree	0%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	54%
agree	32%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	68%
agree	30%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	62%
agree	30%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	62%
agree	32%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	65%
agree	32%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	65%
agree	24%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	89%
no	11%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	47.6%
indian ethnic origin	4.9%
any other white background ethnic origin	3.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.4%
african ethnic origin	1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin	0.6%
pakistani ethnic origin	0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.6%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	46.8%
indian ethnic origin	4%
any other white background ethnic origin	3.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.9%
african ethnic origin	1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin	0.6%