Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Contact details for the school

School Name: Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Address: Hawesmead Avenue
Town/City: Kendal
County: Cumbria
Postcode: LA9 5HB
Telephone Number: 01539 723363
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Mater Christi Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Mater Christi Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Clare Ritchie
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 134 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 64% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4%

Location and administration

URN: 148697
DfE Number: 943/3450
UKPRN: 10088891
UPRN: 100110801613
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale (E14001580)
Electoral Ward: Kendal South (E05014234)
Diocese: RC09(Diocese of Lancaster)

Easting & Northing: 351272E, 491488N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 19' 2.21" N 2° 45' 1.55" W
Plus Code: 9C6V868X+WR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Vicarage Park CofE Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Kendal College (0.3km)
  3. Kirkbie Kendal School (0.6km)
  4. Ghyllside Primary School (0.7km)
  5. Heron Hill Primary School (1.0km)
  6. South Lakes Academy (1.1km)
  7. Stramongate Primary School (1.5km)
  8. Kendal Nursery School (1.5km)
  9. Sandgate School (2.0km)
  10. Cambian Whinfell School (2.1km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Victoria Armstrong - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2027.
  • Mr Tom Burden - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2025.
  • Ann Duffy - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 May 2026.
  • Emily Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Father Hugh Pollock - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2027.
  • Ms Nicola Ready - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 January 2027.
  • Mrs Clare Ritchie - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mrs Chanel Titterington - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2025.
  • Chanel Titterington - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 October 2028.