Best Secondary Schools in Westmorland and Furness 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Westmorland and Furness. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Westmorland and Furness has 19 secondary schools and a further 17 rated Good — 89% of secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Westmorland and Furness follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

19
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
58.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
41.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith
Secondary
 Good 83 View school
🥈 Queen Elizabeth School
Secondary
 Good 77 View school
🥉 John Ruskin School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
4. Kirkbie Kendal School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
5. The Queen Katherine School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
6. Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. Cartmel Priory CofE School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
8. Ulverston Victoria High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
9. The Lakes School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
10. Furness Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
11. Dowdales School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
12. Ullswater Community College
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
13. Appleby Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
14. Queen Elizabeth Studio School
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
15. Dallam School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 48 View school
16. St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow
Secondary
 Good 46 View school
17. Settlebeck School
Secondary
 Good 42 View school
18. Samuel King's School
Secondary
 Good 40 View school
19. Walney School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Westmorland and Furness?
There are 19 secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness, of which 0 (0%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Westmorland and Furness?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Westmorland and Furness is Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Westmorland and Furness?
Primary and secondary school applications in Westmorland and Furness are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Westmorland and Furness council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Westmorland and Furness?
0% of secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness are rated Outstanding and 89% are rated Good. 89.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.