Kirkbie Kendal School
URN: 136671 • Kendal LA9 7EQ
Overview
- Name
- Kirkbie Kendal School
- URN
- 136671
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- KIRKBIE KENDAL SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01539727422
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lound Road, Kendal LA9 7EQ
Summary
Kirkbie Kendal School is a mixed secondary academy located in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, with a current enrolment of 1,041 students and a capacity of 1,060. The school promotes a culture of Care, Hard Work, Resilience, and Curiosity, fostering a supportive and friendly learning environment. This ethos is reflected in the positive feedback from visitors and the active engagement of students in various school activities.
The curriculum at Kirkbie Kendal School is designed to challenge and inspire students, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and community projects, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop teamwork skills. Recent initiatives include workshops on important social issues and hands-on learning experiences related to local community projects.
Kirkbie Kendal School is committed to supporting its students' well-being and academic success, with targeted programs to improve attendance and engagement. The school actively involves parents and the local community, ensuring a collaborative approach to education that benefits all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk/.
The curriculum at Kirkbie Kendal School is designed to challenge and inspire students, with a strong emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and community projects, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop teamwork skills. Recent initiatives include workshops on important social issues and hands-on learning experiences related to local community projects.
Kirkbie Kendal School is committed to supporting its students' well-being and academic success, with targeted programs to improve attendance and engagement. The school actively involves parents and the local community, ensuring a collaborative approach to education that benefits all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk/.
Useful links
- Governor & Financial Information (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Attendance (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Year 12 Information Evening (download)
- KS5 Options (download)
- Admissions (other)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
- Year 7 Admissions (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Queen Katherine School (59.9)
- Kirkbie Kendal School (45.2)
- The Queen Katherine School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- KIRKBIE KENDAL SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1060
- Pupils
- 1041
- Boys
- 531
- Girls
- 510
- FSM %
- 15.00
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1041 | 531 | 510 | 1060 | 15.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1055 | 532 | 523 | 1060 | 13.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1045 | 519 | 526 | 1060 | 9.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1045 | 519 | 526 | 1060 | 9.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1013 | 499 | 514 | 1060 | 9.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 999 | 497 | 502 | 1060 | 6.30 |
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