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The Queen Katherine School
Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.7 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
917
Capacity
1,465
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.8, placing it in the top 35% nationally. A notable 75% of students progress to university, with 37% attending top-third institutions, reflecting strong academic pathways. However, the EBacc entry rate of 30% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 30 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.8 | Top 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
University Destinations
| 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%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 37% | Top 20% |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other6.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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54.33944, -2.73530 · LA9 6PJ
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN136526
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.qks.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Queen Katherine School rated by Ofsted?
The Queen Katherine School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 March 2022.
Is The Queen Katherine School a good school?
The Queen Katherine School scores 56.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Queen Katherine School in GCSEs?
The Queen Katherine School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.8. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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