Kendal College vs South Lakes Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Kendal College
Kendal
South Lakes Academy
Kendal
Overview
Phase
Post-16
Special
Type
Further education
Other independent special school
Age Range
16–99
11–25
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Westmorland and Furness
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
-
12
Capacity
-
12
Occupancy
-
100%
FSM %
-
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Good
Last Inspected
Mar 2026
Jul 2024
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C-
-
Points Per Entry
26.2
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C-
-
AAB+ %
2%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
60
-
Retention
69%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
5%
-
Degree course
34%
-
Any L4+ destination
42%
-
Apprenticeships
2%
-
Cohort size
389
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (44)
Law (30)
English Literature (26)
Psychology (24)
Sociology (24)
Sociology (22)
Logic / Philosophy (20)
Biology (20)