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Lakelands Academy

Oswestry Road, Ellesmere, SY12 0EA

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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43.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.9%
Basics 9-5
34.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.0

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.646.4
2023/2438.346.4
2024/2543.046.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.360.00
2023/24-0.630.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
41.5%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
18.9%
EBacc 9-4
28.3%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Ellesmere College
1.18 km away · Other independent school
THE MAELOR SCHOOL
5.87 km away · Secondary (ages 11-19)
Good
St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)
8.06 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Derwen College
8.65 km away · Special post 16 institution
Loppington House FE Unit
8.98 km away · Miscellaneous

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About Lakelands Academy

Lakelands Academy is a secondary school in Ellesmere, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. The school has around 581 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Oswestry Road, Ellesmere, SY12 0EA | More schools in Shropshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2022 — Good
  2. Jun 2012 — Good (predecessor: The Lakelands School, Sports and Language College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lakelands Academy

What is Lakelands Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lakelands Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Lakelands Academy's latest exam results?
Lakelands Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Lakelands Academy located?
Lakelands Academy is a secondary school in Ellesmere, Shropshire (SY12 0EA).
How many pupils attend Lakelands Academy?
Lakelands Academy has around 581 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lakelands Academy with other schools?
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