The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.7
8.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
28.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 716
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 18.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Clair Foden
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Swainsea Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8NG
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Lady Lumley's Academy a selective school?
No. Lady Lumley's Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lady Lumley's Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lady Lumley's Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lady Lumley's Academy?
Lady Lumley's Academy currently has 716 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lady Lumley's Academy take?
Lady Lumley's Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lady Lumley's Academy?
Lady Lumley's Academy is in Pickering, YO18 8NG, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lady Lumley's Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Lady Lumley's Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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