Kirkby Stephen Grammar School

About Kirkby Stephen Grammar School

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is an academy converter in Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 388 pupils on roll. It is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 (2025/26). 20.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% 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

388 / 545 (71%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

30 January 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

Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness, CA17 4HA

Phone

01768371693

Headteacher

Nicola Tweddle

Website

www.ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kirkby Stephen Grammar School?

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is an academy converter in Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Kirkby Stephen Grammar School have?

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School has 388 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kirkby Stephen Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 January 2024).

How does Kirkby Stephen Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 in 2025/26.

Is Kirkby Stephen Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is part of CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Kirkby Stephen Grammar School?

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School is located at Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, Westmorland and Furness, CA17 4HA.