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The Lakes School is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Westmorland and Furness). It has about 450 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In November 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Disadvantaged pupils and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Attainment and Finances.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | John Ruskin School | |
| 8.5 | The Queen Katherine School | |
| 8.9 | Kirkbie Kendal School | |
| 12.9 | Dallam School | |
| 13.5 | Cartmel Priory CofE School | |
| 15.7 | Ulverston Victoria High School | |
| 16.9 | Settlebeck School | |
| 17.4 | Keswick School | |
| 18.4 | Queen Elizabeth School | |
| 18.4 | Queen Elizabeth Studio School | |
| 18.6 | Millom School | |
| 19.3 | Dowdales School |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. 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
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
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.)
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
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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