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Appleby Grammar School

Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6XUSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
Progress 8
+0.01
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#1,487
of 3,141 nationally

About Appleby Grammar School

Appleby Grammar School’s headline academic metrics stand out as notably stronger than the Westmorland and Furness local authority average for secondary schools. With a Progress 8 score of 0.01, the school sits comfortably above the LA average of -0.12, meaning pupils here make slightly more progress than the national average, while the typical school in the area falls behind. This places Appleby Grammar 7th out of 22 similar schools in the authority, and 8th out of 19 when ranked specifically within Westmorland and Furness. The Attainment 8 score of 45.5 further reinforces this picture of solid academic performance. It’s worth noting that the school’s EBacc entry percentage sits at 20.3, which is relatively modest, but the EBacc average point score of 3.96 suggests that those who do take the qualification perform well. For parents comparing options, Appleby Grammar offers a clear academic edge over the typical local school, without being among the very highest performers in the area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBattlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Westmorland and Furness, CA16 6XU
HeadteacherPhilip Nicholson
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Number of Pupils360
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity360 / 750 (48% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Art StudiosICT SuiteScience LabsPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallMusic RoomsSwimming PoolLibraryTennis CourtsGymnasiumSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

Martial ArtsTennisBasketballDanceCross CountryHockeyRoundersCricketRowingBadminton

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubNewspaperOrchestraChessYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghArt ClubEco ClubGardeningDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Appleby Grammar School

Appleby Grammar School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.