Appleby Grammar School
URN: 137251 • Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6XU
Overview
- Name
- Appleby Grammar School
- URN
- 137251
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- APPLEBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Nicholson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01768351580
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland CA16 6XU
Summary
Appleby Grammar School, located in Appleby-in-Westmorland, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 360 students and a capacity of 750. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community ethos, emphasising values such as kindness, respect, and community. This smaller school environment allows for individual attention to students, ensuring that each child is known and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Appleby Grammar School is designed to be well-balanced and diverse, offering a range of subjects that cater to students' interests and ambitions. The school prioritises academic progress while also providing strong pastoral care, helping to prepare students for future challenges in a rapidly changing world.
With a focus on developing each student's strengths, Appleby Grammar School aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where pupils can thrive both academically and personally. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience and support student development.
The curriculum at Appleby Grammar School is designed to be well-balanced and diverse, offering a range of subjects that cater to students' interests and ambitions. The school prioritises academic progress while also providing strong pastoral care, helping to prepare students for future challenges in a rapidly changing world.
With a focus on developing each student's strengths, Appleby Grammar School aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where pupils can thrive both academically and personally. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience and support student development.
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Nearby alternatives
- Appleby Grammar School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- APPLEBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 360
- Boys
- 189
- Girls
- 171
- FSM %
- 20.30
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 360 | 189 | 171 | 750 | 20.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 346 | 174 | 172 | 750 | 15.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 374 | 197 | 177 | 750 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 374 | 197 | 177 | 750 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 361 | 184 | 177 | 750 | 11.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 375 | 196 | 179 | 750 | 8.10 |
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