South Lakes Academy
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-25 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Riverside Centre Yard 39 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4ED |
| Phone | 01539721487 |
| Reference Number | 147237 |
South Lakes Academy is performing well, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating along with positive assessments in all major areas of school life. The school is characterized by a friendly and supportive environment where students feel safe and valued. With a focus on high expectations and the successful achievement of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school provides a quality education tailored to the needs of its students. While the school has notable strengths, particularly in fostering positive behaviour and attitudes, there are areas identified for improvement to ensure a well-rounded education for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 11 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.45%
Girls: 54.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
- The school has high expectations for pupil achievement.
- Staff create warm and supportive relationships with pupils.
- The curriculum meets the individual needs of pupils effectively.
- Teachers are skilled at identifying and addressing knowledge gaps.
- Strong focus on personal, social, and health education.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum is not broad enough for all pupils, particularly at key stage 3.
- Insufficient systematic approach to support early stage and struggling readers.
- External governance needs strengthening to enhance accountability.
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