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West Lakes Academy

Cumberland·Secondary·North West·Academy sponsor led·CA22 2DQ
URN: 135632Not judgedOfsted published 13 Jul 2025
40.8
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.42
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.62, -0.21]
49.7%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
24.9%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
28.7
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 40.8 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.

Attainment 8:
40.8
5+ Eng & Maths:
50%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress

Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.

Progress 8:
-0.42
Confidence interval:
[-0.62, -0.21]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • This school has been placed in a category of concern by Ofsted (SM). Check the latest inspection report.
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202518140.849.7%24.9%3.5
2023/202419742.0-0.4248.7%45.2%3.8
2022/202320943.7-0.3755.0%68.0%3.9
2021/202219551.1+0.0569.0%53.0%4.6

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Cumberland for local comparison.

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Keswick School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 52.1Progress 8 +0.39
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Cockermouth School
Attainment 8 51.9Progress 8 +0.23
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The Nelson Thomlinson School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 46.2Progress 8 -0.10
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Millom School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 44.9Progress 8 -0.28
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School information

URN135632
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-18
HeadteacherPrincipal Stephen Grant
TrustCHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterDoes not apply
PostcodeCA22 2DQ
Latest pupils181
FSM eligible26.7%

Contact and identifiers

Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DQ

https://wla.educationView local authority page1946820356
DfE number6907
UKPRN10024151
Opened1 Sept 2008
GIAS updated5 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated5 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published13 Jul 2025

Latest Ofsted inspection

Not judged
Quality of educationInadequate
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentRequires improvement
Leadership and managementInadequate
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concernSM
Inspection date17 Jun 2025
Publication date13 Jul 2025
View Ofsted report