Kirkbie Kendal School vs South Lakes Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Kirkbie Kendal School
Kendal
South Lakes Academy
Kendal
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–18
11–25
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Westmorland and Furness
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1029
12
Capacity
1060
12
Occupancy
97%
100%
FSM %
15.6%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
May 2024
Jul 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
47.5
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
46.8%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
32.9
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
16%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
76
-
Retention
90%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
22%
-
Degree course
63%
-
Any L4+ destination
68%
-
Apprenticeships
1%
-
Cohort size
72
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Business Studies:Single (54)
Sociology (52)
Mathematics (48)
Business Studies (42)
Mathematics (42)
Psychology (40)
English Language (36)
Geography (34)