The Queen Katherine School, based in Kendal, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Queen Katherine School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Appleby Road, Kendal, LA9 6PJ |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2023 Cumbria |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stephen Wilkinson |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112431 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1436 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal Nursery School Brantfield , Queens Road LA9 4PH | 4out of 4 | 1,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas's CofE Primary School Kendal Green , LA9 5PP | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stramongate Primary School Blackhall Road , LA9 4BT | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Park School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Park School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Katherine School Appleby Road , LA9 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkbie Kendal School Lound Road , LA9 7EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal College Milnthorpe Road , LA9 5AY | - not rated | 2,732 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate School Sandylands Road , LA9 6JG | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Round Hills School Sedbergh Drive , LA9 6BE | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kendal Centre Canal Head North , LA9 7BY | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hospital and Home Tuition Service (Cumbria) Kendal Tutorial Centre , Canal Head North LA9 7BY | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Whinfell School 110 Windermere Road , LA9 5EZ | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.