The Lakes School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Troutbeck Bridge Windermere Cumbria LA23 1HW |
| Phone | 01539440810 |
| Reference Number | 112379 |
The Lakes School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection where it was rated as Requires Improvement. The school is now performing at a Good level across multiple areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. Leaders and teachers have established a positive environment that ensures pupils feel safe and supported, while also fostering a sense of responsibility among students. Although most pupils work hard and showcase high standards, there remain some issues with the presentation of their work, affecting their ability to leverage past learning effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 439 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.48%
Girls: 48.52% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 43 | 31 | 74 |
| 8 | 36 | 33 | 69 |
| 9 | 33 | 43 | 76 |
| 10 | 41 | 39 | 80 |
| 11 | 50 | 35 | 85 |
| 12 | 19 | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | 4 | 14 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.8% |
| White, Other | 9.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 19 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Apr 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Feb 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and supportive school environment
- Effective handling of misbehaviour and bullying
- Improved curriculum leading to higher pupil achievements
- Strong participation in extracurricular activities, including sports and local history projects
- Good support for pupils' personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent expectations for pupils with SEND
- Some disorganization and untidiness in pupils' work
- A small cohort of pupils regularly absent from school
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.88 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.94 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 45.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Prince's Road, Princes Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2DD |
1.46 miles |
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1.48 miles |
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Lake Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2JX |
1.54 miles |
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3.25 miles |
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3.33 miles |
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4.21 miles |
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Windermere School
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1.4 miles |
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Cairn Education CIC
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4.41 miles |