The Best Schools In Orton Rated & Reviewed

School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Orton. These top schools near Orton are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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✔ Compare all schools in Orton and see the best and worst performing schools

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1

Sedbergh School

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Our number one ranked school in Orton based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Sedbergh School.

Pupils
575
Ages
13 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2

The Queen Katherine School

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The Queen Katherine School is ranked second in Orton based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
936
Ages
11 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
3

Kirkby Stephen Grammar School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Orton based on our authoritative ranking is Kirkby Stephen Grammar School.

Pupils
347
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
4

Kirkbie Kendal School

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The school ranked at number four in our Orton league table is Kirkbie Kendal School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1055
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter
5

Appleby Grammar School

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Our number five ranked school in Orton based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Appleby Grammar School.

Pupils
346
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in Orton and their catchment areas in Orton ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Sedbergh School
  • The Queen Katherine School
  • Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
  • Kirkbie Kendal School
  • Appleby Grammar School

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