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Kendal College
Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AY, Westmorland and Furness
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 32% of students progressing to university, this institution offers a solid pathway for higher education, although only 7% reach top-third universities. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess overall student satisfaction and academic performance comprehensively, but the focus on post-16 education provides opportunities for personal growth and development.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 32% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 355 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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54.31800, -2.74703 · LA9 5AY
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN130631
School typeFurther education
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Is Kendal College a good school?
Kendal College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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