Kirkby Stephen Grammar School

URN: 112433 • Kirkby Stephen CA17 4HA

Overview

Name
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
URN
112433
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Keetley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4HA

Summary

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School (KSGS) is a mixed foundation secondary school located in the Upper Eden Valley, with a current enrolment of approximately 350 students, including a thriving sixth form. The school prides itself on its small size, which fosters a supportive environment where individual student needs are recognised and catered for. KSGS encourages students to aim high, work hard, and develop confidence, with a strong emphasis on personal growth and community values.

The curriculum at KSGS extends beyond traditional classroom learning, offering a rich array of extracurricular activities in sports, music, drama, and the arts. The school is actively involved in the Eden Valley School Sport Partnership, enhancing physical education across multiple schools. Since joining the Cumbria Education Trust in December 2024, KSGS has benefited from increased opportunities and investments, including a £1.2 million facility upgrade to enhance the learning environment.

KSGS places a strong emphasis on career development, providing impartial advice and support to students from Year 9 through to sixth form. This includes guidance on GCSE options, work experience placements, and university or apprenticeship applications, complemented by regular careers assemblies and an annual careers fair. The school fosters a collaborative community spirit, encouraging students to explore their future career ambitions while feeling valued and included.

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Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
537
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2011-07-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cumbria

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 537
2024-09-11 537
2023-09-11 537
2022-09-11 537
2021-09-11 537
2020-09-11 537

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