Kirkbie Kendal School vs St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 86 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
St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy
Bury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,027 students
| Measure | Kirkbie Kendal School Kendal, North West | St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy Bury, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 536 | #215 of 536 |
| National rank | #958 of 4,090 | #1894 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,029 | 1,027 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,029 | 1,027 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.4% | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.6% | 63% |
| EBacc average points | 4.37 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | 32.9 | – |
| town | Kendal | Bury |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.kirkbiekendal.cumbria.sch.uk/ | www.stgabrielshigh.stoccat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kirkbie Kendal School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 51.8).
- •Kirkbie Kendal School is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 1,027.
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 St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kirkbie Kendal School ranks higher (71.5 vs 51.8 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 St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Kendal and Bury in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kirkbie Kendal School: 1,029. St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,027. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kirkbie Kendal School and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Kirkbie Kendal School is 110th of 536 and St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy is 215th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).