The Queen Katherine School
URN: 136526 • Kendal LA9 6PJ
Overview
- Name
- The Queen Katherine School
- URN
- 136526
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Hayes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01539743900
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Appleby Road, Kendal LA9 6PJ
Summary
The Queen Katherine School, located in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 917 students and a capacity of 1,465. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where every student is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. The ethos of "Proud to Belong" underpins the school's commitment to creating a vibrant community that values respect, achievement, and inclusion.
The curriculum at Queen Katherine is designed to challenge students while providing a broad range of opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which is available to all Year 9 students. The school emphasizes the importance of resilience and teamwork, preparing students for future challenges beyond their academic qualifications.
The dedicated teaching staff at Queen Katherine are noted for their strong subject knowledge and commitment to student welfare, ensuring that pupils receive timely feedback and support. The school community is actively engaged, with a focus on celebrating achievements and fostering a sense of belonging among students and their families.
The curriculum at Queen Katherine is designed to challenge students while providing a broad range of opportunities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which is available to all Year 9 students. The school emphasizes the importance of resilience and teamwork, preparing students for future challenges beyond their academic qualifications.
The dedicated teaching staff at Queen Katherine are noted for their strong subject knowledge and commitment to student welfare, ensuring that pupils receive timely feedback and support. The school community is actively engaged, with a focus on celebrating achievements and fostering a sense of belonging among students and their families.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- QKS Careers (calendar)
- QKS Careers (calendar)
- CET Term Dates for years 2025 to 2029 (download)
- Term Dates 2022/23 (download)
- Term Dates 2024/25 (download)
- Term Dates 2019/20 (download)
- Term Dates 2021/22 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kirkbie Kendal School (61.5)
- Kirkbie Kendal School (45.2)
- The Queen Katherine School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1465
- Pupils
- 917
- Boys
- 427
- Girls
- 490
- FSM %
- 18.70
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 917 | 427 | 490 | 1465 | 18.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 936 | 445 | 491 | 1465 | 18.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 953 | 446 | 507 | 1465 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 953 | 446 | 507 | 1465 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 991 | 466 | 525 | 987 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1041 | 505 | 536 | 1464 | 8.50 |
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