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The Queen Katherine School

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The Queen Katherine School

Appleby Road, Kendal, LA9 6PJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2350.546.4
2023/2449.146.4
2024/2548.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.330.00
2023/24+0.080.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Sandgate School
0.88 km away · Community special school
Good
Cambian Whinfell School
1.57 km away · Other independent special school
South Lakes Academy
1.61 km away · Other independent special school
Kirkbie Kendal School
2.48 km away · Academy converter
Good
Kendal College
2.5 km away · Further education

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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