Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Kendal (Westmorland and Furness).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Crosscrake is a wonderful place where Friendship and Learning are top of the list every day! Our staff work hard to provide an engaging and ambitious curriculum, including learning beyond the classroom through trips and clubs. Our photo gallery gives a flavour of the variety of activities we include for our children.
Being new to the school in September 2025 I have been blessed by a tremendously warm welcome from all within the school and church community. If you're thinking of joining us I can guarantee that you will receive that same warm welcome.
In my new role here I am keen to work with all our stakeholders in ensuring that Crosscrake is recognised as a champion of small, rural schools that enables all children to flourish. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website, and that you find the information you are looking for. Please feel free to contact the school directly if you would like to arrange a visit.
I'd love to show you around our wonderful setting.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Chess
- Twinkl
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 112316
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul Blackburn | Chair of Governors | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Edwards | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Revd Terry Wilcock | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rev Becky Gibbs | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 |
| Mrs Carole Miles | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Martin Boddy | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Vicky Birks | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Caronne Field | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Mandy Barnsley | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Helen Hickin | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Clare Stephens | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2022 | |
| Mrs Georgina Gibb Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Northall Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr David Hall Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record