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Lakes College - West Cumbria
Hallwood Road, Lillyhall Business Park, Lillyhall, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 4JN, Cumberland
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
16–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With limited published data available, the college offers a pathway for students aged 16 and above, although only 17% progress to university, and a mere 2% gain admission to top-third institutions. Parents should consider these statistics when evaluating post-16 options for their children, as they may reflect the college's academic outcomes and support for higher education aspirations.
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| 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%. | 17% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 183 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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54.60677, -3.52553 · CA14 4JN
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN130632
School typeFurther education
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Lakes College - West Cumbria scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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