Best Grammar Schools in Westmorland and Furness
5 grammar schools found
Key Facts
- Westmorland and Furness is home to 5 grammar schools, accounting for 2.2% of the total 230 schools in the area, with a total of 1,153 pupils.
- These schools have achieved an impressive Ofsted rating, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 2 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 5 inspected.
- In Westmorland and Furness, grammar schools have a Progress 8 score of 0.35 and an Attainment 8 score of 59.73, outperforming the national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively.
- With 83.8% of students achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, and a persistent absence rate of 12.5%, these schools demonstrate strong academic results and attendance, with 4.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
Cambian Whinfell School
Kendal, LA9 5EZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils12
P/T Ratio–
Underley Garden School
Carnforth, LA6 2DZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils88
P/T Ratio–
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Appletree School
Kendal, LA9 7QS
Independent · Primary · Ages 6–12
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils9
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 grammar schools in Westmorland and Furness, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Westmorland and Furness | England |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.35 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 59.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,098 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.