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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires Improvement
Sixth-form provision Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils build knowledge logically and achieve well, especially disadvantaged pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard and behaviour is rarely disruptive; teachers manage misbehaviour promptly.
Current Educational Practices: High-quality training has been provided to strengthen the curriculum and teaching across all subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers start learning at too low a level for pupils with SEND, but plans are in place for extra training.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders quickly sort out rare cases of bullying and other concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Raised expectations and a well-planned curriculum have led to improved pupil achievement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Rare bullying cases are quickly sorted; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught to keep themselves healthy mentally and physically and to respect differences.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy many sporting clubs, Duke of Edinburgh award, and local archaeological digs.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are supported, but some teachers need to implement new learning more quickly.
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The Lakes School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.

It has 450 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

96.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-19 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.7 - 15.4
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 29% 34% 51%
Grade 5 or above A Level 8.70% - 17.50%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.12 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 42.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 29% 26.31% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 48% 42.47% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 18% 13.28% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 5% 6.53% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 9.03% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.51 2.66 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 95.91% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 89 104 144
Pupils staying in education 88% 82.35% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 39% 38.13% 32.73%
School sixth forms 47% 30.26% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.26% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 13.65% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 8.78% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 5% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 52% 31.39% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 46.19% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 15% 16.77% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 9.32% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 8% 12.06% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 3.98 2.91 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 87.7% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 73 103 141
Pupils staying in education 79% 75.87% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 51% 41.52% 34.03%
School sixth forms 27% 29.09% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.57% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 4.7% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 10% 7.52% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 4.61% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.17 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.6 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 32% 13 28.32% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 65% 3 44.57% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 17% 17.71% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 12% 5 8.57% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 12% 11 12.71% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.67 3 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 97.52% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 71 101 135
Pupils staying in education 86% 86.33% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 49% 42.76% 33.25%
School sixth forms 37% 30.24% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.14% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 13.29% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 8.76% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.52% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 8 29.85% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 62% 1 45.37% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 30% 18.89% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 6 9.7% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 23% 12 13.48% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.06 2.82 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 82.19% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 98 107 140
Pupils staying in education 84% 67.71% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 34.81% 28.31%
School sixth forms 47% 32.1% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0.05% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 0.14% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 7.43% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.14% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.19 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 37% 29.07% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 46.15% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 25% 20.7% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 11% 13.07% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 14.48% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 86.9% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 86 116 145
Pupils staying in education 90% 45.35% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 49% 37.1% 30.58%
School sixth forms 41% 31.95% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 6% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 0.25% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 15% 10.8% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 9% 2.35% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 26.93 27.79 30.01
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.54 25.79 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 8.70% 11.06% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 34 121 201
Students staying in education 68% 52% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 8.77% 6.08%
Students entering employment 26% 28.38% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 0% 6.77% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 33.53 31.76 33.41
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 29.47 31.19 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 21.1% 16.96% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 39 165 248
Students staying in education 67% 53.23% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 8.31% 5%
Students entering employment 21% 24.77% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 8.92% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.84 7 30.81 29.39
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.39 9 29.08 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 29.4% 15.39% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 35 177 232
Students staying in education 46% 52% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 9% 7.77%
Students entering employment 27% 24.67% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 17% 8.58% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 24.78 4 28.8 29.03
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 21.97 9 28.69 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) D+ - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 10.85% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education - 14.67% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.75% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 10.42% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 1.67% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 28.49 26.85 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.29 27.89 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 13.0% 11.16% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 12 23.15% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 6.31% 6.37%
Students entering employment 26% 19.38% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.54% 4.23%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Lakes School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1

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