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Ghyllside Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ghyllside Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 449 pupils, and a capacity of 459 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

449

Pupils

459

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Ghyllside Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Ghyllside Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Westmorland and Furness. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →

Ghyllside Primary School — School Information

Full address
Gillinggate, Kendal, LA9 4JB
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
13.4% of pupils
DfE URN
138744

Other Primary Schools in Kendal

If Ghyllside Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Kendal are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Ghyllside Primary School

Is Ghyllside Primary School oversubscribed?

Ghyllside Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 459 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Ghyllside Primary School?

Admission to Ghyllside Primary School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Ghyllside Primary School cover?

Ghyllside Primary School is a primary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ghyllside Primary School?

Ghyllside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.