The Queen Katherine School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Kendal, LA9 6PJ
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 33% in England
4 of 20 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
910
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
7.7%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 49.1 | 48.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 45% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 57% | 47% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.33 | 0.08 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Kirkbie Kendal School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 28% in England
- Dallam School · 7.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 40% in England
- The Lakes School · 8.4 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- Settlebeck School · 8.7 mi · Not judged · Top 44% in England
- Queen Elizabeth Studio School · 10.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 15% in England
- Queen Elizabeth School · 10.9 mi · Good · Top 10% in England
The neighbourhood
The Queen Katherine School is in Kendal North & Burneside (typical home £247,500, crime average).
What is The Queen Katherine School's Ofsted rating?
The Queen Katherine School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Queen Katherine School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Queen Katherine School is in the top 33% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.