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Staveley CofE School Catchment Area

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

Staveley CofE School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 86 pupils, and a capacity of 160 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

86

Pupils

160

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

Staveley CofE School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Staveley CofE School?

The catchment area for Staveley CofE School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Staveley CofE School is managed by Westmorland and Furness and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

Staveley CofE School: 160 places, 54% filled: places available

Staveley CofE School has a published admission number of 160 places. 86 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 160 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Kendal.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Westmorland and Furness publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Westmorland and Furness school admissions →

Staveley CofE School: School Information

Full address
Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9PH
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12.8% of pupils
DfE URN
112264

Other Primary Schools in Kendal

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

Other Church of England Schools in Westmorland and Furness

Staveley CofE School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Westmorland and Furness. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Staveley CofE School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Staveley CofE School

What is the catchment area for Staveley CofE School?

The catchment area for Staveley CofE School is the geographic zone Westmorland and Furness uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Westmorland and Furness publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Staveley CofE School oversubscribed?

Staveley CofE School has a capacity of 160 places and currently has 86 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Westmorland and Furness.

What is the admissions policy for Staveley CofE School?

Staveley CofE School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Staveley CofE School cover?

Staveley CofE School is a primary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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