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West Lakes Academy
Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DQ, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.4 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,124
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
Parents should be aware that the school is currently rated as inadequate by Ofsted, which may raise concerns about the quality of education. The GCSE results show an Attainment 8 score of 40.8 and just over half of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, parent satisfaction appears low, with only 13% recommending the school, suggesting that prospective families may want to consider other options.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 40.8 | Bottom 24% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 95 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (239 responses)
★★★★★1.7
Good range of extra-curricular
68%
Good range of subjects
65%
My child feels safe
48%
My child is happy
41%
School has high expectations
38%
Progress is communicated
37%
My child makes good progress
36%
School keeps me informed
22%
School responds to concerns
22%
School supports development
21%
I'd recommend this school
13%
Behaviour is good
13%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Location
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54.48436, -3.52933 · CA22 2DQ
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN135632
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewla.education
Frequently asked questions
What is West Lakes Academy rated by Ofsted?
West Lakes Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is West Lakes Academy a good school?
West Lakes Academy scores 0.4/100 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.
What do parents say about West Lakes Academy?
Based on 239 Ofsted Parent View responses, West Lakes Academy receives a satisfaction score of 33% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at West Lakes Academy in GCSEs?
West Lakes Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.8. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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