Welcome to St Mary’s Church of England School – Kirkby Lonsdale

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

We are currently closed for the summer holidays however if you wish to apply for a school place during the holiday period please see the contacts below.

PLEASE GO TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE TO SEE ALL OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES, SHOWCASING THE DEPTH AND THE BREADTH OF OUR CURRICULUM, AS PART OF OUR CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY – @stmaryskl

Please contact Mrs Newton via nashton@stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk or Mr Jones via bjones@stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk these emails are looked at intermittently so we also encourage you to apply via the links below.

Admissions

All applications for YR-6 are via this email: school.admissions@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk (If you live in Cumbria) or https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions/starting-primary-school-and-junior-school (If you live in Yorkshire) or https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/apply-for-a-school-place/ (If you live in Lancashire)

Brian Jones – Head Teacher

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Take a look at your parent app and book available clubs for this half term.
Take a look at your parent app and book available clubs for this half term.
3 days ago
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1/15
We are really excited to welcome all of our children back to school. #backtoschool
We are really excited to welcome all of our children back to school. #backtoschool
5 days ago
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2/15
Please go to your Arbor Parent App and book places for Breakfast Club and After School Club. Don't miss out!
Please go to your Arbor Parent App and book places for Breakfast Club and After School Club. Don't miss out!
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3/15
Are you ready for the start of term? We are looking forward to welcoming you on Wed 4th September. We hope you have got your uniform ready, your shoes polished and your PE kit ready?

Make sure you have booked your school lunches on your Arbor App. 

Have you practised your times tables, tried Doodle maths or begun reading a wonderful new book? 

See you very soon.
Are you ready for the start of term? We are looking forward to welcoming you on Wed 4th September. We hope you have got your uniform ready, your shoes polished and your PE kit ready? Make sure you have booked your school lunches on your Arbor App. Have you practised your times tables, tried Doodle maths or begun reading a wonderful new book? See you very soon.
3 weeks ago
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4/15
We are looking forward to a great term of sport for all of our children. #sport #olympics #teamwork #inspire #games #school #education #kirkbylonsdale sdale
We are looking forward to a great term of sport for all of our children. #sport #olympics #teamwork #inspire #games #school #education #kirkbylonsdale sdale
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5/15
'Leaders have established a vibrant culture of reading. The teaching of phonics starts as 
soon as children join the school in the Reception class. Staff who teach reading are very well supported so that they develop the expertise that they need.' (Ofsted 2023)
'Leaders have established a vibrant culture of reading. The teaching of phonics starts as soon as children join the school in the Reception class. Staff who teach reading are very well supported so that they develop the expertise that they need.' (Ofsted 2023)
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6/15
Fun fun fun...
Fun fun fun...
1 month ago
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7/15
Building skill and confidence through sport, providing a wide range of opportunities..

#sport #confidence #team #play #compete
Building skill and confidence through sport, providing a wide range of opportunities.. #sport #confidence #team #play #compete
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8/15
'Pupils enjoy a wide range of vivid and memorable experiences that enhance their learning 
and personal development'. (Ofsted 2023)
'Pupils enjoy a wide range of vivid and memorable experiences that enhance their learning and personal development'. (Ofsted 2023)
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9/15
Choosing the right school is so important. Kirkby Lonsdale is a very special location to both grow and learn. Our primary school offers a wonderful education in a very special setting. 

We aim to nurture creative thinkers... embracing the wonderful location in which we are situated. Thinking globally, acting locally. 

#kirkbylonsdale #rural #school #education #inspire #create #wellbeing #mentalhealth
Choosing the right school is so important. Kirkby Lonsdale is a very special location to both grow and learn. Our primary school offers a wonderful education in a very special setting. 

We aim to nurture creative thinkers... embracing the wonderful location in which we are situated. Thinking globally, acting locally. 

#kirkbylonsdale #rural #school #education #inspire #create #wellbeing #mentalhealth
Choosing the right school is so important. Kirkby Lonsdale is a very special location to both grow and learn. Our primary school offers a wonderful education in a very special setting. We aim to nurture creative thinkers... embracing the wonderful location in which we are situated. Thinking globally, acting locally. #kirkbylonsdale #rural #school #education #inspire #create #wellbeing #mentalhealth
1 month ago
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10/15
Explore, discover, adventure. We want our children to be challenged and feel safe enough, to be taken out of their comfort zone and grow. 

To apply for a place at St Mary's School, please get in touch either through Westmorland and Furness Admissions Team or email admin@stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk

#school #inspire #grow #adventure #discover #climbing
Explore, discover, adventure. We want our children to be challenged and feel safe enough, to be taken out of their comfort zone and grow. To apply for a place at St Mary's School, please get in touch either through Westmorland and Furness Admissions Team or email admin@stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk #school #inspire #grow #adventure #discover #climbing
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11/15
Thinking globally acting locally, we encourage our children to engage with and value our world. We provide various opportunities within our curriculum and enrichment activities to explore nature and our world. #carefortheworld #global #nature #care
Thinking globally acting locally, we encourage our children to engage with and value our world. We provide various opportunities within our curriculum and enrichment activities to explore nature and our world. #carefortheworld #global #nature #care
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12/15
'Throughout the school, pupils are calm and purposeful. They embrace every opportunity 
to learn. Pupils welcome the support that they receive from their teachers and their peers...' (Ofsted 2023)
'Throughout the school, pupils are calm and purposeful. They embrace every opportunity to learn. Pupils welcome the support that they receive from their teachers and their peers...' (Ofsted 2023)
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13/15
What a lovely evening for our Year 6 children having home made pizzas, playing games and having fun together. Congratulations Year 6! #leavers #games #endofterm
What a lovely evening for our Year 6 children having home made pizzas, playing games and having fun together. Congratulations Year 6! #leavers #games #endofterm
What a lovely evening for our Year 6 children having home made pizzas, playing games and having fun together. Congratulations Year 6! #leavers #games #endofterm
What a lovely evening for our Year 6 children having home made pizzas, playing games and having fun together. Congratulations Year 6! #leavers #games #endofterm
What a lovely evening for our Year 6 children having home made pizzas, playing games and having fun together. Congratulations Year 6! #leavers #games #endofterm
What a lovely evening for our Year 6 children having home made pizzas, playing games and having fun together. Congratulations Year 6! #leavers #games #endofterm
What a lovely evening for our Year 6 children having home made pizzas, playing games and having fun together. Congratulations Year 6! #leavers #games #endofterm
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What a great water fight at the end of term.
What a great water fight at the end of term.
What a great water fight at the end of term.
What a great water fight at the end of term.
What a great water fight at the end of term.
What a great water fight at the end of term.
What a great water fight at the end of term.
What a great water fight at the end of term.
2 months ago
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Year Groups

Nursery

Reception

Nursery and Reception make up the Foundation Stage

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Year 1

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Year 2

Infants

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Year 3

Juniors

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Year 4

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Year 5

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Year 6

Juniors

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Term Dates

Autumn Term 2023-2024

INSET 4th and 5th Sept (Staff Only)
Term Starts 6th Sept
Term Ends 19th Dec
Half Term 23rd-27th October

Spring Term 2023-2024

Term Starts 3rd Jan
Term Ends 28th March
Half Term 12th-16th Feb

Summer Term 2023-2024

INSET DAY - 15th April (STAFF ONLY)
Term Starts 16th April
Term Ends 19th July
Half Term 29th May - 2nd June

Autumn Term 2024-2025

INSET DAY (Staff Only) Mon 2nd and Tues 3rd Sept
Term Starts Wed 4th Sept
Term Ends Fri 20th Dec
Half Term - 28th Oct- 1st Nov

Spring Term 2024-2025

INSET Day (Staff Only) Mon 6th Jan
Term Starts Tues 7th Jan
Term Ends Fri 4th April
Half Term - 17th Feb - 21st Feb

Summer Term 2024-2025

Term Starts Tues 22nd April
Term Ends Fri 18th July
Half Term 26th May - 30th May

Our Staff

Mr D Bromley BA Ed (Hons) - Year Group 6

Mr Bromley Profile Having grown up in Kentmere and Ings, I returned to Cumbria after 10 years living and working in and around the Greater Manchester area.  Although I thoroughly enjoyed living ‘down south’ and gained valuable experiences in different classroom environments, I am glad to be back and able to indulge in my outdoor […]

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