Keswick School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Keswick, CA12 5QB
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 19% in England
1 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
1,208
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
6.5%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.8 | 54.1 | 52.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62% | 66% | 56% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 61% | 70% | 60% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.33 | 0.39 | — |
80% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Cockermouth School · 9.2 mi · No rating · Top 22% in England
- Beacon Hill Community School · 13.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- The Nelson Thomlinson School · 14.8 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
- Netherhall School · 15.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
- Workington Academy · 15.7 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith · 15.9 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
The neighbourhood
Keswick School is in Keswick & Derwent Valley (typical home £360,000, crime average).
What is Keswick School's Ofsted rating?
Keswick School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Keswick School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Keswick School is in the top 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.