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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Kirkby Stephen Area

Kirkby Stephen's secondary education is provided by Kirkby Stephen Grammar School, a state grammar school rated Outstanding by Ofsted that has served this historic market town community for generations. With an Attainment 8 score of 48, the school performs above the England average of 39, and achieves 100% Good or Outstanding rating compared to 86% nationally. Families in Kirkby Stephen and surrounding Eden Valley villages benefit from this well-established school with strong academic standards and close community ties in a rural Cumbrian setting. Use the map view to explore the school and see admission criteria for your area.

Top schools in Kirkby Stephen

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Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
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