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Keswick School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Simon Jackson

corporate_fareKESWICK SCHOOL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onKeswick, CA12 5QB

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,255

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Attainment 8

52.1

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Cumberland

#699 of 3,216 nationally

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Keswick School is a Academy converter secondary school in Keswick, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Keswick School is an academy converter in Keswick, Cumberland, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of KESWICK SCHOOL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,191 pupils on roll, of whom 10% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1, placing the school #1 in Cumberland and #699 of 3,216 nationally. 56.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 26.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 50.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

56.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.4%

Entering EBacc72.90%

EBacc APS5.06

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.40%

EBacc APS5.19

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS4.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS5.55

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.48

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS4.89

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

114

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.5%

Achieving A*–A24.2%

Achieving A*–B50.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.7%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

123

Retention rate94.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

119

Retention rate92.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

155

Retention rate94.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 April 2024

Inspection Report

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04 February 2014

Inspection Report

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16 October 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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06 July 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-04-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-02-04

Exempt School Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-07-06

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.3%(15 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,191 pupils. During this period, there were 17 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,191	17	1.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,186	32	2.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,202	20	1.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,205	34	2.8%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,205	46	3.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,255	22	1.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,255	38	3.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,264	17	1.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,313	22	1.7%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,323	25	1.9%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,328	13	1.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,350	12	0.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,350	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,351	15	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,337	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,337	4	0.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,344	7	0.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,285	12	0.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,288	11	0.9%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,288	7	0.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,275	11	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,275	5	0.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,281	6	0.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,245	3	0.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,252	12	1.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,262	15	1.2%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 65 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree37%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree45%

agree39%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree43%

agree16%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree51%

agree26%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree63%

agree27%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree29%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree53%

agree38%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree31%

disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree52%

agree34%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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