Kirkbie Kendal School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Lound Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 7EQ |
| Phone | 01539727422 |
| Reference Number | 136671 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1055 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.43%
Girls: 49.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 81 | 88 | 169 |
| 8 | 91 | 78 | 169 |
| 9 | 113 | 82 | 195 |
| 10 | 87 | 89 | 176 |
| 11 | 79 | 89 | 168 |
| 12 | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 | 100 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-07-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-08 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-12-18 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-09-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Kirkbie Kendal School | ||
| 2011-03-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-11-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-05 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-03-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-11-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-03-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-11-05 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.3 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.12 | 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:
Sample
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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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Heron Hill Primary School
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7JH |
0.21 miles |
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Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Hawesmead Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5HB |
0.38 miles |
|
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Vicarage Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5BP |
0.42 miles |
|
Ghyllside Primary School
Gillinggate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4JB |
0.62 miles |
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Stramongate Primary School
Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BT |
0.86 miles |
|
Castle Park School
Sedbergh Drive, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6BE |
1.01 miles |
|
Kendal Nursery School
Brantfield, Kendal, LA9 4PH |
1.03 miles |
|
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Oxenholme Lane, Natland, Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QH |
1.41 miles |
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St Thomas's CofE Primary School
Kendal Green, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5PP |
1.45 miles |
|
Appletree School
Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QS |
1.65 miles |
|
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Howgill Close, Burneside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6QR |
2.6 miles |
|
Crosscrake CofE Primary School
Stainton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0LB |
2.95 miles |
|
Old Hutton CofE School
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NQ |
3.09 miles |
|
Levens CofE School
Church Road Levens, Levens, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8PU |
3.99 miles |
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St Patrick's CofE School
Gatebeck Road, Endmoor, St. Patricks C of E School, Gatebeck Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0HH |
4.11 miles |
|
Crosthwaite CofE School
Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT |
4.67 miles |
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Selside Endowed CofE Primary School
Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LB |
4.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Kendal College
Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AY |
0.24 miles |
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South Lakes Academy
Riverside Centre, Yard 39, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4ED |
0.68 miles |
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Sandgate School
Sandylands Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6JG |
1.02 miles |
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Cambian Whinfell School
110 Windermere Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5EZ |
1.4 miles |
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The Queen Katherine School
Appleby Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6PJ |
1.54 miles |