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Kirkby Stephen Grammar School

State school · Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4HA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 347 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
347 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jon Hayes

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
82%
LA avg.
0%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
63%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
25%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%
Data highlight

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • GCSE
21
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

347
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Inadequate

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Christian Head
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4HA
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Telephone: 017683 71693

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk

Local authority: Westmorland and Furness

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School data & information Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HA
347 Pupil numbers
14 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
21 Number of teachers
4 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
63%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.60
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.02 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
25%
LA avg.
15%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.78
LA avg.
32.79
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE AS level 2 E
Chemistry GCE AS level 1 E
Biology GCE AS level 1 E
Sociology GCE A level 13 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 6 B
History GCE A level 16 B
Geography GCE A level 8 A
Biology GCE A level 7 D

Entry and exit data

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Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
19 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Inadequate

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Inadequate
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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