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

Welcome to our school website. We hope that you able to find the information you require.

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.

Our SIAMS Inspection Report has been published – please check it our on our Inspection Reports Page.

Brian Jones – Head Teacher

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Please visit our school website to read our Inspection Report, which has been published today. We are so pleased to share this with you. #inspire #school #celebrate #cumbria
Please visit our school website to read our Inspection Report, which has been published today. We are so pleased to share this with you. #inspire #school #celebrate #cumbria
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Woodland adventures... #forest #outdoors
Woodland adventures... #forest #outdoors
Woodland adventures... #forest #outdoors
Woodland adventures... #forest #outdoors
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2/15
We have performed for our school in our Dress Rehearsal now let's get ready for the adults....#perform #dance #inspire #create
We have performed for our school in our Dress Rehearsal now let's get ready for the adults....#perform #dance #inspire #create
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3/15
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
We are coming to the last few weeks of term and we are so pleased that many of our children have committed to football club throughout the year. We are looking to inspire more children to join next year. A huge thank you to our coaches who have been with us for a few years and welcome to our new coaches for next year. #football #soccer #sport #I spire
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We hope you have your tickets ready for our performance this week from our amazing Year 1 and 2 children.
We hope you have your tickets ready for our performance this week from our amazing Year 1 and 2 children.
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We are very excited to be performing on Junior Performance this year, but tickets are restricted this year so please book now. Check emails for details via Arbor.
We are very excited to be performing on Junior Performance this year, but tickets are restricted this year so please book now. Check emails for details via Arbor.
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The were so many stalls and things to do at the school fair. Pizza stand, inflatables, face painting, raffle prizes and so much more. Thank you for helping us raise over £2000 on Friday evening.
The were so many stalls and things to do at the school fair. Pizza stand, inflatables, face painting, raffle prizes and so much more. Thank you for helping us raise over £2000 on Friday evening.
The were so many stalls and things to do at the school fair. Pizza stand, inflatables, face painting, raffle prizes and so much more. Thank you for helping us raise over £2000 on Friday evening.
The were so many stalls and things to do at the school fair. Pizza stand, inflatables, face painting, raffle prizes and so much more. Thank you for helping us raise over £2000 on Friday evening.
The were so many stalls and things to do at the school fair. Pizza stand, inflatables, face painting, raffle prizes and so much more. Thank you for helping us raise over £2000 on Friday evening.
4 days ago
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Learning real life skills and handling money in Y1. It is always good to provide our children with experiences that will be helpful and practical.
Learning real life skills and handling money in Y1. It is always good to provide our children with experiences that will be helpful and practical.
Learning real life skills and handling money in Y1. It is always good to provide our children with experiences that will be helpful and practical.
Learning real life skills and handling money in Y1. It is always good to provide our children with experiences that will be helpful and practical.
Learning real life skills and handling money in Y1. It is always good to provide our children with experiences that will be helpful and practical.
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When life gives you lemons make lemonade. When life gives you a heatwave have a water fight. #fun #watersports #joy #happy
When life gives you lemons make lemonade. When life gives you a heatwave have a water fight. #fun #watersports #joy #happy
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This week we have been having ice pops throughout the week to keep cool! #hot #keep cool #summer
This week we have been having ice pops throughout the week to keep cool! #hot #keep cool #summer
This week we have been having ice pops throughout the week to keep cool! #hot #keep cool #summer
This week we have been having ice pops throughout the week to keep cool! #hot #keep cool #summer
This week we have been having ice pops throughout the week to keep cool! #hot #keep cool #summer
This week we have been having ice pops throughout the week to keep cool! #hot #keep cool #summer
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I love portrait time of year. 
A stunning collection from Year 3. #artist #art #artistsofinstagram #artgallery
I love portrait time of year. 
A stunning collection from Year 3. #artist #art #artistsofinstagram #artgallery
I love portrait time of year. 
A stunning collection from Year 3. #artist #art #artistsofinstagram #artgallery
I love portrait time of year. 
A stunning collection from Year 3. #artist #art #artistsofinstagram #artgallery
I love portrait time of year. 
A stunning collection from Year 3. #artist #art #artistsofinstagram #artgallery
I love portrait time of year. A stunning collection from Year 3. #artist #art #artistsofinstagram #artgallery
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11/15
Water fun in the sun! Keeping cool! #fun
Water fun in the sun! Keeping cool! #fun
Water fun in the sun! Keeping cool! #fun
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12/15
At this time of year we all spend time drawing portraits. Throughout the school it is a joy to see the progress our children make in their art skills. #art #portrait #sketch #drawing
At this time of year we all spend time drawing portraits. Throughout the school it is a joy to see the progress our children make in their art skills. #art #portrait #sketch #drawing
At this time of year we all spend time drawing portraits. Throughout the school it is a joy to see the progress our children make in their art skills. #art #portrait #sketch #drawing
At this time of year we all spend time drawing portraits. Throughout the school it is a joy to see the progress our children make in their art skills. #art #portrait #sketch #drawing
At this time of year we all spend time drawing portraits. Throughout the school it is a joy to see the progress our children make in their art skills. #art #portrait #sketch #drawing
At this time of year we all spend time drawing portraits. Throughout the school it is a joy to see the progress our children make in their art skills. #art #portrait #sketch #drawing
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Year 4 ventured in the sun and heat to complete their river study. Keeping cool with ice pops and dipping in the river, the children managed to collect data for their river study.  Well done for completing you study in the hot weather.  #Rivers #climb #adventure #outdoors
Year 4 ventured in the sun and heat to complete their river study. Keeping cool with ice pops and dipping in the river, the children managed to collect data for their river study.  Well done for completing you study in the hot weather.  #Rivers #climb #adventure #outdoors
Year 4 ventured in the sun and heat to complete their river study. Keeping cool with ice pops and dipping in the river, the children managed to collect data for their river study.  Well done for completing you study in the hot weather.  #Rivers #climb #adventure #outdoors
Year 4 ventured in the sun and heat to complete their river study. Keeping cool with ice pops and dipping in the river, the children managed to collect data for their river study.  Well done for completing you study in the hot weather.  #Rivers #climb #adventure #outdoors
Year 4 ventured in the sun and heat to complete their river study. Keeping cool with ice pops and dipping in the river, the children managed to collect data for their river study.  Well done for completing you study in the hot weather.  #Rivers #climb #adventure #outdoors
Year 4 ventured in the sun and heat to complete their river study. Keeping cool with ice pops and dipping in the river, the children managed to collect data for their river study.  Well done for completing you study in the hot weather.  #Rivers #climb #adventure #outdoors
Year 4 ventured in the sun and heat to complete their river study. Keeping cool with ice pops and dipping in the river, the children managed to collect data for their river study.  Well done for completing you study in the hot weather.  #Rivers #climb #adventure #outdoors
Year 4 ventured in the sun and heat to complete their river study. Keeping cool with ice pops and dipping in the river, the children managed to collect data for their river study. Well done for completing you study in the hot weather. #Rivers #climb #adventure #outdoors
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What a fantastic time on the farm. Nursery have had a great time. #farm
What a fantastic time on the farm. Nursery have had a great time. #farm
What a fantastic time on the farm. Nursery have had a great time. #farm
What a fantastic time on the farm. Nursery have had a great time. #farm
What a fantastic time on the farm. Nursery have had a great time. #farm
What a fantastic time on the farm. Nursery have had a great time. #farm
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Term Dates

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 - 27th - 31st Oct

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

Autumn Term 2026-2027

INSET DAY (Staff Only) Tues 1st Sept
Term Starts Wed 2nd Sept
Term Ends Fri 18th Dec
Half Term - 26th - 30th Oct

Spring Term 2026-2027

INSET Day (Staff Only) Mon 4th Jan
Term Starts Tues 5th Jan
Term Ends Thurs 25th March
Half Term - 15th Feb - 19th Feb

Summer Term 2026-2027

Term Starts Mon 12th April
Term Ends Fri 16th July
Half Term 31st May - 4th June

Our Staff

Mrs J Chapman, NNEB -

I have been a teaching assistant at St Mary’s for 16 years, currently working in many different classes. For the last few years I have been learning sign language and now use it almost every day.  For several years I was joint leader of Kirkby Lonsdale Pre-school. In a past life I was a professional […]

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