The Grammar School had been founded in 1525, and from 1588 had been located alongside Kendal Parish Church then moved in 1889 to the building which is now the main block of KKS.

Kendal High School for Girls opened in 1890 at a site on Thorney Hills.

The school works with local businesses, colleges and universities to provide students with the skills needed to progress into higher or further education and employment or entrepreneurship.

The Kirkbie Kendal School team was recognized from among six finalists for its efforts in explaining concepts of density and buoyancy.

Those being the Main building, Humanities, Languages, Expressive Arts, Technology and the Science/Maths/ICT block.