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The Queen Katherine School is a non-selective academy. It has about 950 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In March 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Fells Multi Academy Trust. (Walney School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Environment.
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 | Kirkbie Kendal School | |
| 7.8 | Dallam School | |
| 8.4 | The Lakes School | |
| 8.7 | Settlebeck School | |
| 10.9 | Queen Elizabeth School | |
| 10.9 | Queen Elizabeth Studio School | |
| 13.0 | Cartmel Priory CofE School | |
| 13.8 | John Ruskin School | |
| 14.8 | Carnforth High School | |
| 17.8 | Ulverston Victoria High School | |
| 18.1 | Kirkby Stephen Grammar School | |
| 18.8 | Morecambe Bay Academy |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average.
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.)
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (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.
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 quite low. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
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
Provision for special educational needs
| Physical disability |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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