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Kirkbie Kendal School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Kirkbie Kendal School is a academy converter secondary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1041 pupils, and a capacity of 1060 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,041

Pupils

1,060

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Kirkbie Kendal School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Kirkbie Kendal School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Westmorland and Furness. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Westmorland and Furness before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Westmorland and Furness catchment area documents →

Kirkbie Kendal School — School Information

Full address
Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EQ
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15% of pupils
DfE URN
136671

Other Secondary Schools in Kendal

If Kirkbie Kendal School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Kendal are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kirkbie Kendal School

Is Kirkbie Kendal School oversubscribed?

Kirkbie Kendal School is operating close to its capacity of 1060 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kirkbie Kendal School?

Admission to Kirkbie Kendal School is managed by Westmorland and Furness. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Kirkbie Kendal School cover?

Kirkbie Kendal School is a secondary school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kirkbie Kendal School?

Kirkbie Kendal School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.