The short version
Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mr Jason Turton (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2023 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Primary · Very close
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Primary · 303m away
Kirkbie Kendal School
Secondary · 385m away
Ghyllside Primary School
Primary · 675m away
Heron Hill Primary School
Primary · 715m away
South Lakes Academy
Independent · 963m away
Stramongate Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Fellside School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kendal College's Ofsted rating?
Kendal College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Kendal College take?
Kendal College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Kendal College?
Kendal College is in Kendal, LA9 5AY, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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