Kirkbie Kendal School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Kendal, LA9 7EQ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 28% in England
3 of 20 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
1,029
First preferences per place
1.06
2026/27
Absence
7.1%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.6 | 49.3 | 50.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 49% | 57% | |
| Average English grade | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 62% | 53% | 62% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.01 | 0.12 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Queen Katherine School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Top 33% in England
- Dallam School · 6.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 40% in England
- The Lakes School · 8.9 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- Settlebeck School · 8.9 mi · Not judged · Top 44% in England
- Queen Elizabeth Studio School · 9.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 15% in England
- Queen Elizabeth School · 9.7 mi · Good · Top 10% in England
The neighbourhood
Kirkbie Kendal School is in Kendal South (typical home £277,000, crime very low).
What is Kirkbie Kendal School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkbie Kendal School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Kirkbie Kendal School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Kirkbie Kendal School is in the top 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.