How many pupils does Appleby Grammar School have?

Appleby Grammar School has 360 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Appleby Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Appleby Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).

How does Appleby Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Appleby Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 in 2025/26.

Is Appleby Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Appleby Grammar School is part of APPLEBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Appleby Grammar School?

Appleby Grammar School is located at Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6XU.

Appleby Grammar School

Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6XU

Good

Inspected 26 April 2022

Good

Ofsted

40.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

360

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Appleby Grammar School

Appleby Grammar School is an academy converter in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 360 pupils on roll. It is part of APPLEBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 (2025/26). 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Westmorland and Furness →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 360 / 750 (48%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 April 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

17.6%

Free school meals

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

18.1%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.7

Attainment 8

62 pupils

33.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

14 students

14.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

70%

To higher education

30%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

74%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.2%

Overall absence

23.9%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

20.7

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

17.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

7.6

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

£41,968

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£355 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,022

Spend per pupil

£7,625

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6XU
Phone: 01768351580
Headteacher: Philip Nicholson
Website: http://www.appleby.cumbria.sch.uk

Academy Trust

APPLEBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Appleby Grammar School?: Appleby Grammar School is an academy converter in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Appleby Grammar School have?: Appleby Grammar School has 360 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Appleby Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Appleby Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).
How does Appleby Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Appleby Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 in 2025/26.
Is Appleby Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Appleby Grammar School is part of APPLEBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is Appleby Grammar School?: Appleby Grammar School is located at Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6XU.

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