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Kirkbie Kendal School
Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EQ, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.8 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,041
Capacity
1,060
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 50.1, placing it in the top 29% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 76%, and 57% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. Additionally, 76% of pupils progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 23 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 50.1 | Top 29% 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%. | 76% | Top 25% 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%. | 57% | Top 22% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 76% | 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%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 49 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
White Other5.7%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.31744, -2.74118 · LA9 7EQ
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN136671
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirkbie Kendal School rated by Ofsted?
Kirkbie Kendal School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 September 2014.
Is Kirkbie Kendal School a good school?
Kirkbie Kendal School scores 63.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% 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 Kirkbie Kendal School in GCSEs?
Kirkbie Kendal School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.1. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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