The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.7
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 78 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 20.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- APPLEBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Philip Nicholson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Appleby Grammar School a selective school?
No. Appleby Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Appleby Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Appleby Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Appleby Grammar School?
Appleby Grammar School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Appleby Grammar School take?
Appleby Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Appleby Grammar School?
Appleby Grammar School is in Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6XU, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Appleby Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Appleby Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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