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Kirkham Grammar School

Other independent school · Preston, PR4 2BH

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,596 of 2,536

Worse than 62% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils670 of 1,116 places
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs Kirsten O'Donoghue
Local authorityLancashire
Opened10 Oct 1979
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 119835.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolLancashireEngland
Attainment 8 score44.845.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%63.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%43.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%59.1%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4101--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolLancashireEngland
Average points per A-level entry31.5536.4635
Average A-level gradeC--
Average points, best three A-levels32.536.7435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better14.1%16.9%17.5%
A-level progress score0.02--
A-level progressAverage--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study81--
Average applied general gradeMerit+--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils670
Girls314
Boys356
SEN support85
EHC plan0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination79.8%
Higher education50%
Apprenticeship13.1%
Employment10.7%
Not sustained6%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Kirkham Grammar School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryThe Willows Catholic Primary School, KirkhamAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimaryKirkham and Wesham Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.6 miPrimaryMedlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement
0.8 miPrimaryKirkham St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-WeshamAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miSecondaryCarr Hill High SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
1.2 miPrimaryRibby with Wrea Endowed CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.7 miPrimaryStrike Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Kirkham Grammar School

How does Kirkham Grammar School rank in England?

Kirkham Grammar School ranks 1,596 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 62% of schools).

How many pupils attend Kirkham Grammar School?

Kirkham Grammar School has 670 pupils aged 2 to 19, with capacity for 1,116.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.