Schools and Education in Grayrigg
There are 15 schools within 5 miles of Grayrigg town centre, including 8 primary and 1 secondary schools. Of those inspected by Ofsted, 83% are rated Good or Outstanding. Notable Outstanding schools include Cambian Whinfell School and Kendal Nursery School. A further 2 schools are rated below Good, so checking individual Ofsted reports is recommended.
Total Schools
15
Primary
8
Secondary
1
Good / Outstanding
83%
Ofsted Ratings Overview
Grayrigg CofE School
Kendal, LA8 9BU
Inspected: 25 March 2025
Selside Endowed CofE Primary School
Dry Lane, Kendal, LA8 9LB
Inspected: 14 May 2024
The Queen Katherine School
Appleby Road, Kendal, LA9 6PJ
Inspected: 26 May 2022
Sandgate School
Sandylands Road, Kendal, LA9 6JG
Inspected: 19 September 2023
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Hollins Lane, Burneside, Kendal, LA9 6QR
Inspected: 21 September 2022
South Lakes Academy
Highgate, Yard 39, Kendal, LA9 4ED
Inspected: 13 September 2024
Tebay Primary School
A685, Penrith, CA10 3XB
Inspected: 10 September 2025
Heron Hill Primary School
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, LA9 7JH
Inspected: 11 November 2022



