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Lakelands Academy

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Lakelands Academy

Oswestry Road, Ellesmere, SY12 0EA

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Pupils
581
Ages
11-16
FSM
20.7%
Attainment 8
43.0
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2022

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%

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
41.5%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
18.9%
EBacc 9-4
28.3%
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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Lakelands 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 Shropshire.