The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.2
8.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.32
Band 2Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,400
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 17.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr Gary Peat (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Shutts Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Lady Manners School a selective school?
No. Lady Manners School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lady Manners School's Ofsted rating?
Lady Manners School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lady Manners School?
Lady Manners School currently has 1,400 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lady Manners School take?
Lady Manners School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lady Manners School?
Lady Manners School is in Bakewell, DE45 1JA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lady Manners School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lady Manners School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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