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The Queen Katherine School, Kendal
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The Queen Katherine School

Appleby Road, Kendal, LA9 6PJ

A Good-rated secondary school in Kendal.

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Pupils
917
Ages
11-19
FSM
18.7%
Attainment 8
48.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.5%
Basics 9-5
49.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
30.3%
EBacc APS
4.27
EBacc 9-5
19.4%
EBacc 9-4
23.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.03
A*-A Grades
27.5%
A*-B Grades
54.9%
AAB+ %
23.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 80 students entered

Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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About The Queen Katherine School

The Queen Katherine School is a secondary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. The school has around 917 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Appleby Road, Kendal, LA9 6PJ | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Queen Katherine School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Good
  2. May 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Queen Katherine School

What is The Queen Katherine School's Ofsted rating?
The Queen Katherine School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Queen Katherine School's latest exam results?
The Queen Katherine School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Queen Katherine School located?
The Queen Katherine School is a secondary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness (LA9 6PJ).
How many pupils attend The Queen Katherine School?
The Queen Katherine School has around 917 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Queen Katherine School with other schools?
View The Queen Katherine School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Westmorland and Furness.