West Lakes Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityCumberland
AddressMain Street, CA22 2DQ
URN135632

School Census

Total 1212
Girls/Boys 608/604
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.2%/49.8%
% pupils where English not first language 1.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 256
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
14/03/2017 Outstanding
19/02/2013 Good
Inspection Date 14/03/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 19/02/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 36.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 48.70%
Entering EBacc 45.20%
EBacc average point score 3.77
Progress 8 -0.4
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 55%
Entering EBacc 68%
EBacc average point score 3.93
Progress 8 -0.36
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 52%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.6
Progress 8 0.05

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications285
As first preference197
As second preference50
As third preference38
Total Offers Made201
first preference offers193
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications341
As first preference199
As second preference79
As third preference63
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers172
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications385
As first preference248
As second preference65
As third preference72
Total Offers Made199
first preference offers199
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications337
As first preference214
As second preference72
As third preference45
Total Offers Made197
first preference offers195
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications384
As first preference244
As second preference85
As third preference55
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers209
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications402
As first preference212
As second preference126
As third preference64
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers202
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications418
As first preference216
As second preference139
As third preference63
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers197
second preference offers6
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications438
As first preference249
As second preference133
As third preference56
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers207
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications344
As first preference204
As second preference85
As third preference55
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers175
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications377
As first preference246
As second preference85
As third preference46
Total Offers Made202
first preference offers200
second preference offers0
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications289
As first preference198
As second preference59
As third preference32
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers197
second preference offers9
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree10%
agree38%
disagree28%
strongly disagree22%
don't know3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree15%
agree47%
disagree22%
strongly disagree13%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree12%
agree35%
disagree28%
strongly disagree19%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree4%
agree8%
disagree12%
strongly disagree19%
don't know8%
not applicable50%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree10%
agree51%
disagree24%
strongly disagree13%
don't know1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree10%
agree22%
disagree26%
strongly disagree29%
don't know3%
not applicable10%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes22%
no78%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree6%
agree15%
disagree32%
strongly disagree41%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree29%
agree37%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree42%
disagree25%
strongly disagree13%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree13%
agree50%
disagree24%
strongly disagree11%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree58%
disagree15%
strongly disagree6%
don't know4%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree14%
agree59%
disagree13%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree8%
agree30%
disagree29%
strongly disagree23%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes47%
no53%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin91.1%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92.7%
any other white background ethnic origin1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%

Nearby Schools

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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Address: St Bridget's Lane, , CA22 2BD

Bookwell Primary School

(0.34 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Bookwell, , CA22 2LT

Orgill Primary School

(0.42 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Southey Avenue, , CA22 2HH