Kendal College
About Kendal College
Kendal College’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.12 sits well above the Westmorland and Furness local authority average of -0.12, placing it firmly in positive territory while the LA as a whole trends below zero. That gap of nearly a quarter of a grade per subject is a meaningful one, and it helps explain why the school ranks 5th out of 19 secondary schools in the area — comfortably in the top third locally. Digging into the subject-level breakdown, the strongest contribution comes from maths, where Progress 8 hits 0.29, meaning students here make nearly a third of a grade more progress in maths than similar pupils nationally. English, by contrast, is slightly negative at -0.05, so the overall positive score is being carried by maths and the EBacc subjects. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 49.3 translates to roughly a grade 5 average across eight subjects, and 74.4 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths — a solid benchmark for a 16-99 state college.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 May 2024Latest monitoring visit (9 May 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 17 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kendal College
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications