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Lakelands Academy
Oswestry Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0EA, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.4 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
581
Capacity
580
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 65% nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade outcomes, as only 34% reach a grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction and community engagement appear strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2022Quality 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. | 43.1 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 42% | Top 36% 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%. | 28% | Top 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other5.5%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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52.90400, -2.90168 · SY12 0EA
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN139102
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lakelandsacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lakelands Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lakelands Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2022.
Is Lakelands Academy a good school?
Lakelands Academy scores 37.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Lakelands Academy in GCSEs?
Lakelands Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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