Appleby Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Battlebarrow Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria CA16 6XU |
| Phone | 01768351580 |
| Reference Number | 137251 |
Appleby Grammar School has made significant improvements since its last inspection, moving from an 'Requires Improvement' to a 'Good' rating across all domains, including the quality of education and leadership. Most students express enjoyment in their school experience and appreciate the support from teachers, reflecting a positive school culture where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum that caters effectively to the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, minor issues persist, such as inconsistent assessment strategies and behavioral challenges among a small number of pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 360 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.5%
Girls: 47.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 40 | 38 | 78 |
| 8 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 9 | 34 | 31 | 65 |
| 10 | 36 | 28 | 64 |
| 11 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 12 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 13 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Apr 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 21 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Appleby Grammar School | |
| 22 Jun 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 16 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by leaders for pupil achievement and behavior.
- Strong sense of community and support among students.
- Significant improvements made in the curriculum since the last inspection.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Good provision for personal development and careers advice.
Areas for Improvement
- A minority of teachers do not use assessment strategies effectively.
- Low-level disruptions in some lessons due to behavior management issues.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.5% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.1 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.95 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 14.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Appleby Primary School
Station Road, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6TX |
0.42 miles |
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Long Marton School
Long Marton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6BT |
2.45 miles |
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Bolton Primary School
Bolton, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6AW |
2.86 miles |
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Kirkby Thore School
Kirkby Thore, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1UU |
4.18 miles |
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Asby Endowed School
Great Asby, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6EX |
4.87 miles |
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