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Kirkbie Kendal School

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Kirkbie Kendal School

Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EQ

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Pupils
1,041
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.0%
Attainment 8
50.0
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.4%
Basics 9-5
57.4%

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
28.4%
EBacc APS
4.37
EBacc 9-5
16.5%
EBacc 9-4
21.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.91
A*-A Grades
20.4%
A*-B Grades
41.4%
AAB+ %
16.0%

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 84 students entered

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About Kirkbie Kendal School

Kirkbie Kendal School is a secondary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.0. The school has around 1,041 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EQ | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kirkbie Kendal School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  2. Sept 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Kirkbie Kendal School

What is Kirkbie Kendal School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkbie Kendal School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are Kirkbie Kendal School's latest exam results?
Kirkbie Kendal School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Kirkbie Kendal School located?
Kirkbie Kendal School is a secondary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness (LA9 7EQ).
How many pupils attend Kirkbie Kendal School?
Kirkbie Kendal School has around 1,041 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kirkbie Kendal School with other schools?
View Kirkbie Kendal 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.