Is Appleby Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 12 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 11th of 20 secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Appleby Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Appleby Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.7 (England: 46.2). 33.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Appleby Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Appleby Grammar School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Appleby Grammar School

Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6XU

Local ranking11th of 20 secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

750

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 12 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 33.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 51.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 62

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 74.0%
Apprenticeships: 9.0%
Employment: 8.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 81.0%
Higher education: 23.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 38.0%
Not sustained: 15.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 14.3% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 35

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 360
Boys: 187 (52%)
Girls: 170 (48%)
Capacity: 750 (48% full)
SEND: 20.0%
FSM Eligible: 21.5%
EAL: 1.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 18.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.7
Budget per Pupil: £8,022/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.4%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
White Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.6%

97.4%

White British

1.1%

Asian Indian

0.9%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01768351580

admin@appleby.cumbria.sch.uk

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Battlebarrow

Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West

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Administrative

URN: 137251
UKPRN: 10034596
Establishment No.: 5407
Trust: APPLEBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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