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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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