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Appleby Grammar School
Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XU, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.8 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
360
Capacity
750
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
48%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 100% parent satisfaction and a commendable 70% of students progressing to university. While GCSE attainment scores are above the national average, with an Attainment 8 score of 40.7, the percentage of students achieving grade 5+ in English and Maths is lower at 30%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a strong community backing, making it a worthwhile option for families.
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Last inspected: 26 April 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. | 40.7 | Bottom 24% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 70% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 23 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
School supports development
94%
Good range of subjects
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School keeps me informed
71%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Location
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54.58352, -2.49502 · CA16 6XU
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN137251
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.appleby.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Appleby Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Appleby Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Appleby Grammar School a good school?
Appleby Grammar School scores 52.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Appleby Grammar School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Appleby Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Appleby Grammar School in GCSEs?
Appleby Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.7. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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