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Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4HA
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is a non-selective academy. It has about 350 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Cumbria Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Queen Katherine School, William Howard School, The Whitehaven Academy and Workington Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | Appleby Grammar School | |
| 12.5 | Settlebeck School | |
| 17.8 | The Queen Katherine School | |
| 18.3 | Teesdale School and Sixth Form | |
| 19.1 | Kirkbie Kendal School | |
| 20.4 | Ullswater Community College | |
| 20.7 | Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith | |
| 21.4 | Queen Elizabeth School | |
| 21.4 | Queen Elizabeth Studio School | |
| 22.7 | Staindrop Academy | |
| 23.5 | Samuel King's School | |
| 23.6 | The Lakes 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
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: Excellent. 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
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment, progress and destinations are all about average.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Progress: About average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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