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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.
Particular strengths include Representation, Attendance, Disadvantaged pupils and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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