The Queen Katherine School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Appleby Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6PJ |
| Phone | 01539743900 |
| Reference Number | 136526 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 936 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.54%
Girls: 52.46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 75 | 73 | 148 |
| 8 | 78 | 84 | 162 |
| 9 | 65 | 74 | 139 |
| 10 | 83 | 88 | 171 |
| 11 | 76 | 89 | 165 |
| 12 | 33 | 46 | 79 |
| 13 | 35 | 37 | 72 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.3% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-05-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-30 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-05-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-12-05 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2017-07-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-05-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Queen Katherine School | ||
| 2011-03-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-03-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-07-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-01-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-03-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-03-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-07-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-01-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Kendal Green, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PP |
0.71 miles |
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Stramongate Primary School
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT |
0.76 miles |
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Castle Park School
Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BE |
0.87 miles |
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Kendal Nursery School
Brantfield, Kendal, LA9 4PH |
0.97 miles |
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Ghyllside Primary School
Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB |
1.38 miles |
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Howgill Close, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6QR |
1.43 miles |
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Heron Hill Primary School
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7JH |
1.51 miles |
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Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Vicarage Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5BP |
1.65 miles |
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Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5HB |
1.69 miles |
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St Mark's CofE Primary School
Oxenholme Lane, Natland, Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QH |
2.91 miles |
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Selside Endowed CofE Primary School
Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LB |
3.17 miles |
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Appletree School
Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QS |
3.17 miles |
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Grayrigg CofE School
Grayrigg, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9BU |
3.94 miles |
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Old Hutton CofE School
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NQ |
4.01 miles |
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Staveley CofE School
Brow Lane, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PH |
4.38 miles |
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Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Stainton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LB |
4.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sandgate School
Sandylands Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JG |
0.54 miles |
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Cambian Whinfell School
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5EZ |
0.98 miles |
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South Lakes Academy
Riverside Centre, Yard 39, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED |
1 miles |
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Kirkbie Kendal School
Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EQ |
1.54 miles |
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Kendal College
Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AY |
1.55 miles |
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Cairn Education CIC
The Tavern, 63 Main Street, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9LN |
4.12 miles |