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Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Goodgraded 30/01/2024Ages 11–18388 pupilsNone
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Kirkby Stephen, within the Westmorland and Furness local authority. The school has around 388 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/01/2024, Kirkby Stephen Grammar School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 and 46% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Kirkby Stephen can view Kirkby Stephen Grammar School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 30/01/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence13.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.2England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 847.7
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths41%
Grade 4+ English & maths65%
EBacc entry12%
EBacc average point score3.99
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)29.4
Value added+0.14Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.4
Retention85%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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