Keswick School
Keswick, CA12 5QB · Cumberland · secondary school
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1st of 19 secondary schools in Cumberland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 465 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 7.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.7 · 73 | 30% | 2.18 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.39 · 78 | 25% | 1.96 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.9 · 74 | 10% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Keswick School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.39 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Rugby, Football, and Netball, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,208 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,229. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress levels above the national baseline? What specific support is offered for students aiming to improve their attainment scores?
What Ofsted said about Keswick School
Overview
Keswick School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a ‘highly inspirational environment’ where ‘pupils thrive’ and ‘strive for excellence’, supported by an ‘ambitious and high-quality curriculum’ that fosters deep subject knowledge and resilience.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary’ conduct, being ‘polite, well-mannered and considerate’, while sixth-form students ‘flourish’ and make significant contributions as mentors.
- Staff possess ‘deep knowledge’ of their subjects, delivering content with ‘clarity and precision’ and effectively addressing misconceptions to ensure pupils ‘build their knowledge and skills securely’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘excel’, studying the same ‘ambitious curriculum’ as their peers and benefiting from swift, accurate identification of additional needs.
- A ‘comprehensive programme of literacy support’ ensures pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’, with reading needs ascertained early in Year 7.
- The school offers an ‘impressive range of experiences’ for personal development, including clubs, trips, and careers education that help pupils ‘realise their ambitions’.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to provide ‘effective support for a small number of pupils who need to improve their conduct and attendance’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 54.1 |
| 2024/25 | 52.1 |
| 2025/26 | 50.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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