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

Welcome to St Mary’s! We hope our website helps you to begin to understand our school and the wonderful provision we offer.

Please contact Mrs Ashton via nashton@stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk or Mrs Wallwork/Mrs Newton if you have any enquiries about our school – admin@stmarys-kl.cumbria.sch.uk or call 015242 71334.

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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Wishing all of our children and families, a restful and restorative half term.
Wishing all of our children and families, a restful and restorative half term.
3 days ago
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1/15
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone and have a wonderful half term break. #holiday #valentines #halfterm
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone and have a wonderful half term break. #holiday #valentines #halfterm
3 days ago
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2/15
To all our Muslim friends and families. 
Shab-e-Barat Mubarak to you and your family!” “May Allah's light illuminate your life, and His blessings bring joy and peace to your heart. Shab-e-Barat Mubarak 2025!” “On this sacred night, may all your prayers be answered, and may Allah's mercy be with you always
To all our Muslim friends and families. Shab-e-Barat Mubarak to you and your family!” “May Allah's light illuminate your life, and His blessings bring joy and peace to your heart. Shab-e-Barat Mubarak 2025!” “On this sacred night, may all your prayers be answered, and may Allah's mercy be with you always
4 days ago
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3/15
Just a few apps that parents need to know about. #saferinternetday #saferchildren
Just a few apps that parents need to know about. #saferinternetday #saferchildren
5 days ago
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4/15
A huge thank you to Mr. Nelson for his inspiring talk on the Maya. We really appreciated his knowledge and the time he shared with us. #maya #history
A huge thank you to Mr. Nelson for his inspiring talk on the Maya. We really appreciated his knowledge and the time he shared with us. #maya #history
A huge thank you to Mr. Nelson for his inspiring talk on the Maya. We really appreciated his knowledge and the time he shared with us. #maya #history
5 days ago
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5/15
What a superb ending to our Great Fire of London History topic.
What a superb ending to our Great Fire of London History topic.
What a superb ending to our Great Fire of London History topic.
What a superb ending to our Great Fire of London History topic.
What a superb ending to our Great Fire of London History topic.
What a superb ending to our Great Fire of London History topic.
5 days ago
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6/15
Everyone made has made a fantastic DT textiles project - well done Year 2!
Everyone made has made a fantastic DT textiles project - well done Year 2!
Everyone made has made a fantastic DT textiles project - well done Year 2!
Everyone made has made a fantastic DT textiles project - well done Year 2!
Everyone made has made a fantastic DT textiles project - well done Year 2!
5 days ago
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7/15
Happy Tu Bishvat! Chag Sameach!
Happy Tu Bishvat! Chag Sameach!
5 days ago
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8/15
We have sent out some family information in our online safety online newsletters recently to support this day. Together we can make our children safer online.
We have sent out some family information in our online safety online newsletters recently to support this day. Together we can make our children safer online.
6 days ago
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9/15
What another amazing experience to talk to a midwife and learn how to care for a baby. #inspire #peoplewhohelpus #eyfs
What another amazing experience to talk to a midwife and learn how to care for a baby. #inspire #peoplewhohelpus #eyfs
What another amazing experience to talk to a midwife and learn how to care for a baby. #inspire #peoplewhohelpus #eyfs
What another amazing experience to talk to a midwife and learn how to care for a baby. #inspire #peoplewhohelpus #eyfs
What another amazing experience to talk to a midwife and learn how to care for a baby. #inspire #peoplewhohelpus #eyfs
1 week ago
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10/15
To end the swimming lessons, our children did fitness and circuits to develop their stamina after beating their times lengths record at the beginning of rhe session. Well done to everyone who made so much progress and built their fitness and confidence in the water.
To end the swimming lessons, our children did fitness and circuits to develop their stamina after beating their times lengths record at the beginning of rhe session. Well done to everyone who made so much progress and built their fitness and confidence in the water.
To end the swimming lessons, our children did fitness and circuits to develop their stamina after beating their times lengths record at the beginning of rhe session. Well done to everyone who made so much progress and built their fitness and confidence in the water.
To end the swimming lessons, our children did fitness and circuits to develop their stamina after beating their times lengths record at the beginning of rhe session. Well done to everyone who made so much progress and built their fitness and confidence in the water.
To end the swimming lessons, our children did fitness and circuits to develop their stamina after beating their times lengths record at the beginning of rhe session. Well done to everyone who made so much progress and built their fitness and confidence in the water.
To end the swimming lessons, our children did fitness and circuits to develop their stamina after beating their times lengths record at the beginning of rhe session. Well done to everyone who made so much progress and built their fitness and confidence in the water.
To end the swimming lessons, our children did fitness and circuits to develop their stamina after beating their times lengths record at the beginning of rhe session. Well done to everyone who made so much progress and built their fitness and confidence in the water.
1 week ago
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11/15
Congratulations Reception Class, you presented your projects with confidence!
Congratulations Reception Class, you presented your projects with confidence!
Congratulations Reception Class, you presented your projects with confidence!
Congratulations Reception Class, you presented your projects with confidence!
Congratulations Reception Class, you presented your projects with confidence!
Congratulations Reception Class, you presented your projects with confidence!
1 week ago
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12/15
Out Ancient Egypt Projects have really inspired our children and their presentations skills have really developed this week. #Egypt #history #inspire #learn #kirkbylonsdale
Out Ancient Egypt Projects have really inspired our children and their presentations skills have really developed this week. #Egypt #history #inspire #learn #kirkbylonsdale
Out Ancient Egypt Projects have really inspired our children and their presentations skills have really developed this week. #Egypt #history #inspire #learn #kirkbylonsdale
Out Ancient Egypt Projects have really inspired our children and their presentations skills have really developed this week. #Egypt #history #inspire #learn #kirkbylonsdale
Out Ancient Egypt Projects have really inspired our children and their presentations skills have really developed this week. #Egypt #history #inspire #learn #kirkbylonsdale
Out Ancient Egypt Projects have really inspired our children and their presentations skills have really developed this week. #Egypt #history #inspire #learn #kirkbylonsdale
Out Ancient Egypt Projects have really inspired our children and their presentations skills have really developed this week. #Egypt #history #inspire #learn #kirkbylonsdale
Out Ancient Egypt Projects have really inspired our children and their presentations skills have really developed this week. #Egypt #history #inspire #learn #kirkbylonsdale
1 week ago
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13/15
We had a crisp, cool and sunny day for our Winter Run. All of the children represented their house, running in Year groups on our cross country course. #run #crosscountry #race #sport #inspire
We had a crisp, cool and sunny day for our Winter Run. All of the children represented their house, running in Year groups on our cross country course. #run #crosscountry #race #sport #inspire
We had a crisp, cool and sunny day for our Winter Run. All of the children represented their house, running in Year groups on our cross country course. #run #crosscountry #race #sport #inspire
We had a crisp, cool and sunny day for our Winter Run. All of the children represented their house, running in Year groups on our cross country course. #run #crosscountry #race #sport #inspire
We had a crisp, cool and sunny day for our Winter Run. All of the children represented their house, running in Year groups on our cross country course. #run #crosscountry #race #sport #inspire
We had a crisp, cool and sunny day for our Winter Run. All of the children represented their house, running in Year groups on our cross country course. #run #crosscountry #race #sport #inspire
We had a crisp, cool and sunny day for our Winter Run. All of the children represented their house, running in Year groups on our cross country course. #run #crosscountry #race #sport #inspire
We had a crisp, cool and sunny day for our Winter Run. All of the children represented their house, running in Year groups on our cross country course. #run #crosscountry #race #sport #inspire
We had a crisp, cool and sunny day for our Winter Run. All of the children represented their house, running in Year groups on our cross country course. #run #crosscountry #race #sport #inspire
We had a crisp, cool and sunny day for our Winter Run. All of the children represented their house, running in Year groups on our cross country course. #run #crosscountry #race #sport #inspire
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14/15
We are encouraging every family to take five minutes to read aloud together whatever their age! Have a super weekend. #read #readaloud #reading
We are encouraging every family to take five minutes to read aloud together whatever their age! Have a super weekend. #read #readaloud #reading
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Year Groups

Nursery

Reception

Nursery and Reception make up the Foundation Stage

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Year 1

Infants

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Year 2

Infants

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Year 3

Juniors

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Year 4

Juniors

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Year 5

Juniors

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Year 6

Juniors

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Term Dates

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

Autumn Term 2025-2026

INSET DAY (Staff Only) Mon 1st and Tues 2nd Sept
Term Starts Wed 3rd Sept
Term Ends Fri 19th Dec
Half Term - 28th Oct- 1st Nov

Spring Term 2025-2026

INSET Day (Staff Only) Tues 6th Jan
Term Starts Wed 7th Jan
Term Ends Fri 27th March
Half Term - 16th Feb - 20th Feb

Summer Term 2025-2026

Term Starts Mon 13th April
Term Ends Fri 17th July
Half Term 25th May - 29th May

Our Staff

Miss C Ambler - Reception

Miss Ambler has joined our team having taught in Dorset, teaching in Reception Class.

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