Kirkbie Kendal School vs Old Hutton CofE School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirkbie Kendal School
Kendal · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,029 students
Old Hutton CofE School
Kendal · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
78 students
| Measure | Kirkbie Kendal School Kendal, North West | Old Hutton CofE School Kendal, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 536 | #824 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #958 of 4,090 | #6866 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,029 | 78 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,029 | 78 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 65% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.37 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | – |
| town | Kendal | Kendal |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.oldhuttonschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kirkbie Kendal School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 55.2).
- •Kirkbie Kendal School is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 78.
- •Kirkbie Kendal School is a academy school while Old Hutton CofE School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kirkbie Kendal School better than Old Hutton CofE School?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkbie Kendal School ranks higher (71.5 vs 55.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kirkbie Kendal School and Old Hutton CofE School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Kendal and Kendal in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkbie Kendal School: 1,029. Old Hutton CofE School: 78. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkbie Kendal School and Old Hutton CofE School rank in North West?
Kirkbie Kendal School is 110th of 536 and Old Hutton CofE School is 824th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).