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The Lakes School
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere LA23 1HW
The Lakes School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Westmorland and Furness). It has about 470 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Environment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Sixth form.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Progress: About average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022

Provision for special educational needs
 Moderate learning difficulty  Severe learning difficulty
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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