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West Lakes Academy

Cumberland, CA22 2DQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Requires improvement
Jun 2025
Progress 8
-0.42
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
154 1st-choice / 154 places
Ranking
#2,492
of 3,141 nationally

About West Lakes Academy

West Lakes Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2025, a significant drop from its previous Outstanding rating in 2017. The school's Progress 8 score of -0.42 places it in the bottom 50 nationally and ranks 12th out of 17 schools in the Cumberland local authority. This means pupils at the academy achieve nearly half a grade less per subject across their eight best GCSEs compared with students nationally with similar starting points. The Attainment 8 score sits at 42, and just 36.5% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. In the sixth form, the picture is slightly more encouraging: the value-added score of -0.14 is within the average banding, and the average A-level grade per entry is C+, with a best three A-levels averaging a B-.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMain Street, Egremont, Cumberland, CA22 2DQ
HeadteacherStephen Grant
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils1,124
Free School Meals (FSM)26.7%
School Capacity1,124 / 1,150 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Sixth Form CentreTheatreDining HallArt StudiosTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsICT SuiteSports HallScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

BadmintonTennisHockeyMartial ArtsDanceAthleticsNetballRugbyRowing

Clubs & Activities

DebateBook ClubEco ClubDramaChoirYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Lakes Academy

West Lakes Academy has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.