The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.7
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
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
100%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
23%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Based on 57 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 388
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 18.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Nicola Tweddle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Kirkby Stephen Grammar School a selective school?
No. Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kirkby Stephen Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkby Stephen Grammar School?
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School currently has 388 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkby Stephen Grammar School take?
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kirkby Stephen Grammar School?
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is in Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HA, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkby Stephen Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kirkby Stephen Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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