Keswick School

About Keswick School

Keswick School is an academy converter in Keswick, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,191 pupils on roll. It is part of KESWICK SCHOOL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.9 (2025/26). 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cumberland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,191 / 1,229 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 April 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Vicarage Hill, Keswick, Cumberland, CA12 5QB

Phone

01768772605

Headteacher

Simon Jackson

Website

http://www.keswick.cumbria.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Keswick School?

Keswick School is an academy converter in Keswick, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Keswick School have?

Keswick School has 1,191 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Keswick School's Ofsted rating?

Keswick School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).

How does Keswick School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Keswick School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.9 in 2025/26.

Is Keswick School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Keswick School is part of KESWICK SCHOOL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Keswick School?

Keswick School is located at Vicarage Hill, Keswick, Cumberland, CA12 5QB.