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Lady Lumley's Academy

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Lady Lumley's Academy

Swainsea Lane, Pickering, YO18 8NG

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2024

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

Academic picture

52.7school · 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
52.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.5%
Basics 9-5
69.8%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

52.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.546.4
2023/2449.646.4
2024/2552.746.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.060.00
2023/24+0.300.00
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
33.1%
EBacc APS
4.67
EBacc 9-5
23.0%
EBacc 9-4
28.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.88
A*-A Grades
21.1%
A*-B Grades
39.1%
AAB+ %
9.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 70 students entered

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About Lady Lumley's Academy

Lady Lumley's Academy is a secondary school in Pickering, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.7. The school has around 716 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Swainsea Lane, Pickering, YO18 8NG | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lady Lumley's Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Lady Lumley's School)
  3. Oct 2019 — Inadequate (predecessor: Lady Lumley's School)
  4. Dec 2010 — Good (predecessor: Lady Lumley's School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lady Lumley's Academy

What is Lady Lumley's Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lady Lumley's Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Lady Lumley's Academy's latest exam results?
Lady Lumley's Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Lady Lumley's Academy located?
Lady Lumley's Academy is a secondary school in Pickering, North Yorkshire (YO18 8NG).
How many pupils attend Lady Lumley's Academy?
Lady Lumley's Academy has around 716 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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