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West Lakes Academy

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West Lakes Academy

Main Street, Egremont, CA22 2DQ

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,124
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.7%
Attainment 8
40.8
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.6%
Basics 9-5
32.0%

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
24.9%
EBacc APS
3.51
EBacc 9-5
6.6%
EBacc 9-4
12.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.69
A*-A Grades
7.8%
A*-B Grades
27.0%
AAB+ %
3.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 84 students entered

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About West Lakes Academy

West Lakes Academy is a secondary school in Egremont, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. The school has around 1,124 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  2. Apr 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Mar 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about West Lakes Academy

What is West Lakes Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Lakes Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are West Lakes Academy's latest exam results?
West Lakes Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is West Lakes Academy located?
West Lakes Academy is a secondary school in Egremont, Cumberland (CA22 2DQ).
How many pupils attend West Lakes Academy?
West Lakes Academy has around 1,124 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare West Lakes Academy with other schools?
View West Lakes Academy'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 Cumberland.