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The Lakes School

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The Lakes School

Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1HW

Community school
Pupils
439
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.6%
Attainment 8
46.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.7%
Basics 9-5
41.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
4.8%
EBacc APS
3.91
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
1.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.94
A*-A Grades
39.5%
A*-B Grades
55.8%
AAB+ %
45.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 20 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About The Lakes School

The Lakes School is a secondary school in Windermere, Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. The school has around 439 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1HW | More schools in Westmorland and Furness

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Lakes School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. May 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Lakes School

What is The Lakes School's Ofsted rating?
The Lakes School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are The Lakes School's latest exam results?
The Lakes School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Lakes School located?
The Lakes School is a secondary school in Windermere, Westmorland and Furness (LA23 1HW).
How many pupils attend The Lakes School?
The Lakes School has around 439 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Lakes School with other schools?
View The Lakes School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Westmorland and Furness.