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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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