South Lakes Academy
URN: 147237 • Kendal LA9 4ED
Overview
- Name
- South Lakes Academy
- URN
- 147237
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tunde Christie (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01539721487
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Riverside Centre, Kendal LA9 4ED
Summary
South Lakes Academy is an independent special school located in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, catering to students aged 11 to 21 years with mild to moderate learning or emotional difficulties. Established in 2019 and registered with Ofsted, the academy focuses on providing alternative educational provisions tailored to meet the individual needs of its pupils, many of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
The school adopts a personalised approach to education, offering one-to-one or semi-private sessions, alongside small group activities. Each student’s progress is monitored through a regularly evaluated Individual Education Plan (IEP), with comprehensive review meetings involving a multidisciplinary team held at least annually. This collaborative approach ensures that the unique needs of each student are met effectively.
South Lakes Academy prides itself on creating a safe and supportive learning environment, where students are encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and successful citizens. The academy actively engages with parents and other agencies to foster a community-oriented approach to education.
The school adopts a personalised approach to education, offering one-to-one or semi-private sessions, alongside small group activities. Each student’s progress is monitored through a regularly evaluated Individual Education Plan (IEP), with comprehensive review meetings involving a multidisciplinary team held at least annually. This collaborative approach ensures that the unique needs of each student are met effectively.
South Lakes Academy prides itself on creating a safe and supportive learning environment, where students are encouraged to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and successful citizens. The academy actively engages with parents and other agencies to foster a community-oriented approach to education.
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- Contact (other)
- Ethos (other)
- Meet the Staff 2024/2025 (other)
- Newsletters (other)
- Ofsted (other)
- Performance Data (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
- Enrichment and Catch-Up Club (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Sandgate School (64.3)
- Cambian Whinfell School (62.3)
- Appletree School (52.2)
- Fellside School (45.2)
- Holme Park School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 11 - 25
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 12
- Pupils
- 11
- Boys
- 5
- Girls
- 6
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2019-07-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 12 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 12 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 12 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
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