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Kirkbie Kendal School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,080 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In December 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Destinations, Environment and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | The Queen Katherine School | |
| 6.2 | Dallam School | |
| 8.9 | Settlebeck School | |
| 8.9 | The Lakes School | |
| 9.8 | Queen Elizabeth School | |
| 9.8 | Queen Elizabeth Studio School | |
| 11.8 | Cartmel Priory CofE School | |
| 13.3 | Carnforth High School | |
| 13.9 | John Ruskin School | |
| 16.8 | Ulverston Victoria High School | |
| 17.3 | Morecambe Bay Academy | |
| 18.2 | Central Lancaster High School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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