Lakes College - West Cumbria
Lakes College - West Cumbria is a further education school in Workington for pupils aged 16 to 99. The latest Ofsted rating for Lakes College - West Cumbria is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection: March 2024.
| Type | General Further Education and Tertiary / Further education |
| Age Range | 16-99 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hallwood Road Lillyhall Business Park Lillyhall Workington Cumbria CA14 4JN |
| Reference Number | 130632 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Lakes College – West Cumbria has demonstrated a good overall effectiveness in providing quality education and support for its learners, with notable strengths in vocational education and catering to learners with high needs. The college has a well-structured curriculum that aligns with local skills requirements, particularly in the nuclear sector, and has created an inclusive environment where learners feel safe and engaged. Adult learning programmes, however, are highlighted as an area needing improvement, particularly in their teaching quality and learner support. While most learners are successful and achieve high standards, concerns exist around a minority of poorly performing apprenticeships and the adequacy of teaching in adult learning programmes. Leaders are aware of these issues and have begun taking steps to enhance the quality of provision in these areas. Overall, the college is positioned well to meet the educational needs of the community but must address specific weaknesses to ensure all learners are adequately prepared for their next steps.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Apr 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jun 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Reinspection |
| 20 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
| 26 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 20 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Quality of education is good across most areas.
- Strong support for learners with high needs.
- Learners and apprentices enjoy their learning and attendance is high.
- Teachers use effective questioning and retrieval techniques.
- Positive feedback is provided to learners on their work.
- Strong engagement with local stakeholders to inform curriculum design.
Areas for Improvement
- Adult learning programmes require improvement in teaching quality.
- Some apprenticeships are poorly performing.
- Target-setting in T-level courses is not always precise enough.
- Understanding of radicalisation and extremism risks for learners with high needs is less developed.
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What is Lakes College - West Cumbria's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Lakes College - West Cumbria is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
When was Lakes College - West Cumbria last inspected by Ofsted?
Lakes College - West Cumbria was last inspected in March 2024.
What age range does Lakes College - West Cumbria cover?
Lakes College - West Cumbria for pupils aged 16 to 99.
Where is Lakes College - West Cumbria?
Lakes College - West Cumbria is at Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Business Park, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JN.
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