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Monday 20 October 2025

Top Marks in School Performance Tables

Top of the class - Keswick School achieves top marks in school performance tables


Keswick School is delighted to be ranked as the top secondary school in Cumbria in the school performance tables published yesterday (16th October). This success is recognised in the following areas:

A-level progress score                                    0.18 (above average)
GCSE Attainment 8 score                                52.1
EBacc average point score                              5.05

The A-level progress score is the best for a state school in Cumbria (including selective schools). It is even more impressive considering the size of our Sixth Form (currently 270 students) which is the third largest in Cumbria.

The GCSE Attainment 8 score is an indication of the grades achieved by students taking 8 qualifying subjects that include English, Maths and Science. The EBacc average point score is an average based on the qualifications needed to achieve an EBacc. The scores of 52.1 and 5.05 are the highest in Cumberland and bettered only by two selective schools in Westmorland and Furness.

Across the school there were many successes in subjects such as German and French with students achieving 15 and 12 grade 9s respectively and 38 and 36 students achieving grade 7+ in each language.

The published school performance tables can be found here:
All schools and colleges in Cumberland - Compare school and college performance data in England - GOV.UK
All schools and colleges in Westmorland & Furness - Compare school and college performance data in England - GOV.UK

We believe this success is down to our school culture. This is developed around caring for others, support, encouragement and friendly competition. It creates character and confidence and relies on a partnership between students, parents and staff. It is also reflected in our vision that happy students who enjoy learning will achieve their potential.

We continue to develop subject mastery across the curriculum and create exceptional opportunities for students to flourish through participation (and national success) in a range of competitions, sport, music and performance. We will always put the interests of our students first and give young people unparalleled support with a team of highly committed specialist teachers and support staff.

As a fully inclusive school our ambition is to achieve world class standards and create the leaders of the future, and we welcome anyone who shares the same philosophy to join us.


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Thursday 21 August 2025

Exceptional GCSE results 2025 - Keswick School

Keswick School’s exceptional GCSE results 2025

Keswick School is celebrating an outstanding set of GCSE results today, maintaining a track record of exceptional academic performance. This is particularly the case in the highest grades (9-7) where there was a 2% increase at each grade over last year’s excellent results.

Keswick School is a Language centre for the North West. The school is particularly delighted that of 140 students who took a modern foreign language, 64% of students studying French achieved grades 9-7 (including 12 grade 9s) and 45% of students study German achieved the same standard, with 15 grade 9s! 27 grade 9s in MFL compares favourably with the very best selective and independent schools in the UK and is indicative of the quality of teaching available across the school.

This success follows a school Ofsted inspection last year were the school was graded as ‘outstanding’ in every category. The inspectors noted in their report:

“Pupils thrive at this school. They strive for excellence and their conduct is exemplary”

GCSE results across the board are excellent and the students can now move on to the next step of their educational journey, with the majority joining Keswick School Sixth Form, with great confidence.

Simon Jackson, Headteacher, said:

“I am hugely proud of our students. They have achieved some outstanding results. The GCSE grades awarded today reflect their hard work and dedication. They have been a pleasure to have as part of our Keswick School community.

I would also like to pay tribute to our exceptional specialist teaching and support staff. They are an incredibly group of staff who always go the extra mile. It is through their care and encouragement that students at Keswick School become confident, caring and highly articulate young people.”

Rev Charles Hope, Chair of Governors, said:

‘Results day is always a special day for students, parents and staff. The excitement of receiving the results and sharing news is palpable. The results of our Keswick School Year 11 pupils are a wonderful achievement for all our students. The results also reflect the dedication and commitment of our teaching and support staff and their great efforts on behalf of the students. The support of parents and carers too is invaluable to their children’s success. Congratulations all round! We look forward to welcoming so many of these Year 11s back into the Sixth Form!’


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Thursday 21 August 2025

Outstanding A-level results 2025 – Keswick School

Outstanding A-level results 2025 – Keswick School

We are delighted to congratulate all of our students on their outstanding A-level results. These reflect our extremely high standards in teaching and learning delivered by dedicated, specialist teachers. Our Sixth Form students exhibit an exemplary behaviour and attitude in school. Unsurprisingly this percolates down to our younger students, many of whom are supported by the Sixth Form through peer mentoring and subject coaching. As a result, our younger students become more aspirational and motivated to achieve their potential too.

This was recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection (April 2024) where the school was graded as ‘outstanding’ in every category. The Ofsted inspectors noted that ‘students in the sixth form flourish’ and it is wonderful to see this translated once again into grades that will ensure they can continue in their learning journeys beyond school.

18 students achieved straight A*/A grades in three or four A-level subjects and 30 students achieved two or more A*/A grades. Our students will now look forward to starting courses at Oxford, UCL, Bristol and Durham universities amongst others and degree apprenticeships with some of the most prestigious companies in the UK. Every student should be proud of the results that they have achieved today.

Simon Jackson, Headteacher, said:

I would like pay tribute to our outstanding students. They are conscientious, hardworking and great role models for our younger students. Over their time at Keswick School they have grown as individuals and acquired the skills and values that I hope will help them achieve their ambitions in the future.

Almost every student has secured their first-choice course at university or an apprenticeship. This is the success that we are celebrating today. Their achievements are a reflection on the dedication of our team of specialist teachers and associate staff. It is now important that these terrific young people look forward to bright and very optimistic future.


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