The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
Band 4Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
14%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 209 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 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
- 1,124
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Grant (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2DQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is West Lakes Academy a selective school?
No. West Lakes Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is West Lakes Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Lakes Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Lakes Academy?
West Lakes Academy currently has 1,124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Lakes Academy take?
West Lakes Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is West Lakes Academy?
West Lakes Academy is in Egremont, CA22 2DQ, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Lakes Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, West Lakes Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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