West Lakes Academy
URN: 135632 • Egremont CA22 2DQ
Overview
- Name
- West Lakes Academy
- URN
- 135632
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Grant (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01946820356
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Main Street, Egremont CA22 2DQ
Summary
West Lakes Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Egremont, Cumbria, serving approximately 1,124 students aged 11-18. Established in 2008, the academy operates within a modern £26 million facility, dedicated to providing high-quality education in a supportive environment. The school’s ethos is centred around respect, resilience, achievement, freedom, and appreciation, aiming to foster a culture of inclusivity and aspiration among its students.
The curriculum at West Lakes Academy is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for future success. The academy encourages high ambitions and hard work, supported by a team of skilled and enthusiastic staff. Additionally, the school is part of the Changing Lives Learning Trust, which focuses on delivering educational opportunities that positively impact the local community.
West Lakes Academy also prioritises student support, with initiatives such as pastoral care and learning assistance to ensure all students can thrive. The school actively engages with the community, hosting events and activities that promote student involvement and development.
The curriculum at West Lakes Academy is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for future success. The academy encourages high ambitions and hard work, supported by a team of skilled and enthusiastic staff. Additionally, the school is part of the Changing Lives Learning Trust, which focuses on delivering educational opportunities that positively impact the local community.
West Lakes Academy also prioritises student support, with initiatives such as pastoral care and learning assistance to ensure all students can thrive. The school actively engages with the community, hosting events and activities that promote student involvement and development.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Seneca Learning (sen)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- OFSTED Inspection Report (download)
- Ofsted Information (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Information for this term (other)
- Upcoming Dates This Half Term (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wyndham School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cumberland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 1124
- Boys
- 574
- Girls
- 550
- FSM %
- 26.70
- Open date
- 2008-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1124 | 574 | 550 | 1150 | 26.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1148 | 585 | 563 | 1150 | 25.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1218 | 618 | 600 | 1150 | 20.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1218 | 618 | 600 | 1150 | 20.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1199 | 600 | 599 | 1150 | 18.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1232 | 623 | 609 | 1150 | 14.90 |
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