The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
5%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.39
Band 1Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 66 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 439
- Capacity
- 52%
- FSM
- 13.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Ms Sharon Rainey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1HW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Lakes School a selective school?
No. The Lakes School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Lakes School's Ofsted rating?
The Lakes School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Lakes School?
The Lakes School currently has 439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Lakes School take?
The Lakes School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Lakes School?
The Lakes School is in Windermere, LA23 1HW, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Lakes School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Lakes School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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