Keswick School

About Keswick School

Welcome to Keswick School, where we offer day and boarding places for students from 11-18 years. We share an ambition to be the best we can be. This happens through working in partnership, encouraging pupils to take risks, seeing failure as essential for success and developing confidence and resilience.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Simon Jackson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

70.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

54.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.39

Progress 8

Above average

65.6%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

88.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

68.4% entered EBacc

58.4% achieved EBacc

209 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Helen B Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 25, 2022

4.0

"Good, but some room for improvement"

We're generally happy with Keswick School, but there have been a few issues with communication and timetabling this year. The school's boarding options are excellent, but we've had some problems with our child's boarding place. Overall, I think the school has a lot to offer, but needs to work on a few areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily S Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 15, 2022

5.0

"A truly supportive community!"

My child has thrived at Keswick School. The pastoral care has been fantastic and the teachers are always available to offer help and guidance. The 'Levavi oculos' principle of embracing risk and failure has been a real game-changer for my child's confidence.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Laura W Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 20, 2022

5.0

"A wonderful school community!"

My child has only been at Keswick School for a year, but already we've seen a huge improvement in their confidence and academic performance. The school's values of teamwork and respect for others are really evident in the way the teachers and students interact.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James T Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2021

5.0

"Excellent academic record"

Our son had a great experience at Keswick School, achieving excellent GCSE results and going on to study A-levels with confidence. The school's emphasis on 'learning for themselves' really worked for him and he developed a true love of learning.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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