Kirkby Stephen Grammar School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Address: Christian Head
Town/City: Kirkby Stephen
County: Cumbria
Postcode: CA17 4HA
Telephone Number: 017683 71693
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Cumbria Education Trust
Sponsor: Cumbria Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Nicola Tweddle
Capacity: 545
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 377 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 69% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.5%

Location and administration

URN: 137107
DfE Number: 943/5406
UKPRN: 10034681
UPRN: 100110733148
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Westmorland and Furness (E06000064)
Constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale (E14001580)
Electoral Ward: Kirkby Stephen and Tebay (E05014237)

Easting & Northing: 377253E, 508812N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 28' 29.25" N 2° 21' 8.58" W
Plus Code: 9C6VFJFX+W2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Ms Hannah Eleanore Hall Beddoe - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2028.
  • Ms Lisa Margaret Handley - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 9 January 2029.
  • Mr Owen Alun McClatchey - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 March 2026.
  • Mr Raymond Olive - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Ms Ruth Elizabeth Steel - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 4 February 2026.
  • Ms Catherine Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 January 2028.