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Appleby Grammar School
Appleby-in-Westmorland·North West·Academy
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Appleby Grammar School is a secondary academy in Appleby-in-Westmorland, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Appleby Grammar School has a Progress 8 score of +0.01 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 45.5, 70% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 360 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 5.4%, 19% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.5%.
After leaving Appleby Grammar School, student destinations include 43% going on to university and 4% entering apprenticeships.
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Appleby Grammar School has a Progress 8 score of +0.01, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 45.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
70% of students at Appleby Grammar School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Appleby Grammar School achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Appleby Grammar School has an overall absence rate of 10.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Appleby Grammar School is 5.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Appleby Grammar School has 360 pupils on roll.
19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Appleby Grammar School, 43% go on to university and 4% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Appleby Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Appleby Grammar School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Appleby Grammar School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
10/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
4/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 2.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 4.5
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Appleby Rail Station
0.6km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.