Best 3 Secondary schools in Kendal – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Queen Katherine School (Secondary) in Kendal; Kirkbie Kendal School (Secondary) in Kendal — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Queen Katherine School and Kirkbie Kendal School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Kendal, Cumbria. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Queen Katherine School), published May 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for The Queen Katherine School (May 2022). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 1,950, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; all within the THE FELLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Attribute	The Queen Katherine School LA9 6PJ	Kirkbie Kendal School LA9 7EQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Kendal Cumbria LA9 6PJ	Kendal Cumbria LA9 7EQ
Latest Ofsted	2 25 May 2022	2 17 Oct 2014
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1465	1060
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE FELLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website	www.qks.org.uk	www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone	01539743900	01539727422
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

The Queen Katherine School

LA9 6PJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 6PJ
Ofsted: 2 25 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE FELLS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.qks.org.uk
Telephone: 01539743900

Kirkbie Kendal School

LA9 7EQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7EQ
Ofsted: 2 17 Oct 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Westmorland and Furness (943)
Website: www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk
Telephone: 01539727422

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.