Lakelands Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oswestry Road Ellesmere Shropshire SY12 0EA |
| Phone | 01691622543 |
| Reference Number | 139102 |
Lakelands Academy demonstrates good overall effectiveness, with strengths across several key areas including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. Students take pride in their school and are offered various leadership opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment. The school supports pupils well, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and has high ambitions for their achievements. While the academy has made significant strides, notably in its reading curriculum, there are still areas requiring attention, particularly planning in key stage 3 English and consistency in behaviour management across all lessons.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 581 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.22%
Girls: 45.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 67 | 56 | 123 |
| 8 | 67 | 53 | 120 |
| 9 | 59 | 56 | 115 |
| 10 | 64 | 53 | 117 |
| 11 | 58 | 48 | 106 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.3% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 02 Feb 2016 | Short inspection |
| 10 Dec 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 21 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Lakelands School, Sports and Language College | |
| 21 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
| 30 Apr 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils take pride in their school and have various leadership opportunities.
- The provision for pupils with SEND is strong and well-supported.
- Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils' learning.
- The school fosters respect and understanding of different cultures and religions.
- Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and supportive.
Areas for Improvement
- Planning in key stage 3 English is not clearly mapped out.
- Inconsistencies in behaviour management in some lessons.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.4% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 83 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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