Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
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Attainment 8 of 47.7 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 47.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 65%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.02
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.43, 0.39]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Verified exam details
Entry requirements
Admissions – Kirkby Stephen Grammar School Skip to content Admissions Year 7 Admissions - September 2026 Applications for September 2026 admissions are now closed.If you need any support with an application, you can contact Westmorland and Furness Council below:Email: school.admissions@westmorlandandfurness.gov.ukTelephone: 0300 303 8144Address: School Admissions and Appeals, Westmorland and Furne
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 66 | 47.7 | — | 65.2% | 12.1% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 49 | 48.6 | -0.02 | 61.2% | 14.3% | 4.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 57 | 44.8 | +0.01 | 63.0% | 4.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 63 | 45.2 | -0.16 | 63.0% | 11.0% | 3.9 |
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School information
| URN | 137107 |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Nicola Tweddle |
| Trust | CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | CA17 4HA |
| Latest pupils | 66 |
| FSM eligible | 18.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HA
www.ksgs.cumbria.sch.ukView local authority page1768371693| DfE number | 5406 |
| UKPRN | 10034681 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 14 Mar 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2024 |