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The Lakes School
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1HW, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.0 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
439
Capacity
851
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
52%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 86%, this secondary school demonstrates a supportive environment for students. Attainment figures show that the average GCSE score is above the national average, placing it in the top 44% of schools, while 53% of pupils progress to university. However, the EBacc entry rate is quite low at 5%, indicating limited participation in a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.8 | Top 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 5% | Bottom 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 19 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child is happy
90%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
My child makes good progress
84%
School has high expectations
83%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
79%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.8%
White Other9.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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54.39204, -2.92168 · LA23 1HW
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112379
School typeCommunity school
Websitethelakesschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lakes School rated by Ofsted?
The Lakes School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2019.
Is The Lakes School a good school?
The Lakes School scores 54.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Lakes School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Lakes School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Lakes School in GCSEs?
The Lakes School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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