The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.8 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
48.8
5.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
7.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
Band 4Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
10%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 917
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 18.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jon Hayes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Queen Katherine School a selective school?
No. The Queen Katherine School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Queen Katherine School's Ofsted rating?
The Queen Katherine School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Queen Katherine School?
The Queen Katherine School currently has 917 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Queen Katherine School take?
The Queen Katherine School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Queen Katherine School?
The Queen Katherine School is in Kendal, LA9 6PJ, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Queen Katherine School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Queen Katherine School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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