High Road, Kells, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 9PG
10 simple reasons to choose St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells
State primary school (voluntary aided) and nursery in Kells, Whitehaven.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Whitehaven and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Cumbria LEA.
On average, 24.3 pupils per class and 19.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to St Benedict's High School at the end of Year 6.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality.
In the top 21% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.
Find another school near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells
State Primary Schools
Distington Community School (5.4 miles); Bookwell Primary School (5.6 miles); Derwent Vale Primary School and Nursery (9.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Windermere School (29.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
West Lakes Academy (5.3 miles); Keswick School (26.2 miles); The Nelson Thomlinson School (28.8 miles).