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Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HA, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.2 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
388
Capacity
545
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in achieving an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 40% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 65%, while 59% progress to university, including 21% to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 12%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2024Quality 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. | 47.7 | Top 40% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 29 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.0%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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54.47415, -2.35252 · CA17 4HA
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN137107
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirkby Stephen Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2024.
Is Kirkby Stephen Grammar School a good school?
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School scores 52.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Kirkby Stephen Grammar School in GCSEs?
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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