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Kirkbie Kendal School
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- Kendal LA9 7EQ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress over a range of subjects, especially in English, mathematics, and science.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and contribute well to class discussions.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well; positive attitudes in sixth form.
Academic Progress: Pupils' learning is uneven limiting achievement.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers feel valued and supported by the professional development provided.
Current Educational Practices: Detailed feedback from lesson observations ensures teachers receive individualised support.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are proud to be part of the school and think that leadership manages the school well.
Qualifications and Training: Staff value workload management through curriculum changes.
Current Educational Practices: Some subjects lack clear knowledge progression.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective in some areas, but assessment gaps exist.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are very positive about the pastoral care their children receive.
Communication: School responds quickly to any concerns raised by parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents believe their children are safe, happy, and making good progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: School offers various opportunities for involvement.
Communication: Pupils receive guidance on careers and education.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents use Ofsted Parent View for feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership responds quickly to concerns raised by parents and students.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders bring about improvements that impact positively on outcomes for pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders reshaped policies to support pupil behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Steps taken to improve curriculum in progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly by staff. Safeguarding procedures are strong.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School promotes pupils' safety effectively with vigilant staff.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements effective; behaviour respectful.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about keeping safe; limited British values depth.
Extracurricular Offerings: Offers Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award, theatre performances.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities help build confidence and skills.
Career Counselling Services: Useful career information provided; well-prepared for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved identification; curriculum design impacts achievement.
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Kirkbie Kendal School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 1055 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To thrive and grow into mature, well-rounded young adults, Kirkbie Kendal School's sixth-form pupils adhere to the school's key values of "Care, Courtesy, Consideration, and Hard Work." Students can pursue their selected 3 or 4 A-Levels in an environment that encourages them all to reach their best potential because of the accepting and pleasant culture. Students leave KKS to attend the institution of their choice, whether it is nearby, farther away, or even abroad. If they decide that this option is not for them, we assist them in applying for a higher level apprenticeship or in entering the workforce. We place a high value on the pastoral care of the students, and the most recent Ofsted report notes that this is true: "Students get good care, advice, and support from academic and pastoral personnel." Small tutor groups with a seasoned Sixth Form teacher are used for instruction. To help students make the most of their time, a weekly tutoring programme was developed with their input. Our sixth-form students assume leadership roles and participate actively in school life, and we are very proud of them. We think that every student has a unique route to take, and we will provide them the chance to hone their leadership abilities and get ready for greater independence in order to take their next steps outside of the classroom.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 98% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 21.20% | 35.00% | 10.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 26.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 42.47% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 13.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 6.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 9.03% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.51 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 95.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 104 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 82.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 38.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 8.78% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 31.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 46.19% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 16.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 9.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 12.06% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.94 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.7% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 103 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 75.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 41.52% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 29.09% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 7.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.61% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 5 | 28.32% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 12 | 44.57% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 33% | 17.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 1 | 8.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 2 | 12.71% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.4 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 97.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 108 | 101 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 86.33% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 42.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 30.24% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 16% | 8.76% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 3 | 29.85% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 2 | 45.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 18.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 10 | 9.7% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 1 | 13.48% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 82.19% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 67.71% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 34.81% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 32.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 7.43% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 29.07% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 46.15% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 20.7% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 13.07% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14.48% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 86.9% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 45.35% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 37.1% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 31.95% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 10.8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.35% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.45 | 27.79 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.94 | 25.79 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.20% | 11.06% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 66 | 121 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 52% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.77% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.99 | 31.76 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.32 | 31.19 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.9% | 16.96% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 55 | 165 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 53.23% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 8.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 24.77% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.92% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.94 2 | 30.81 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.58 1 | 29.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 15.39% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 74 | 177 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 9% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 24.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.58% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.65 2 | 28.8 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.69 1 | 28.69 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.3% | 10.85% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 14.67% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.75% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.8 | 26.85 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.13 | 27.89 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 11.16% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 23.15% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.31% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 19.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 4.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kirkbie Kendal School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
