The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.1
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 186 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,041
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- KIRKBIE KENDAL SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeron Hill Primary School
Primary · 334m away
Kendal College
16 plus · 385m away
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Primary · 615m away
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Primary · 679m away
Ghyllside Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
South Lakes Academy
Independent · 1.1km away
Stramongate Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Fellside School
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kirkbie Kendal School a selective school?
No. Kirkbie Kendal School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kirkbie Kendal School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkbie Kendal School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkbie Kendal School?
Kirkbie Kendal School currently has 1,041 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkbie Kendal School take?
Kirkbie Kendal School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kirkbie Kendal School?
Kirkbie Kendal School is in Kendal, LA9 7EQ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkbie Kendal School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kirkbie Kendal School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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