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West Lakes Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,150 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2017 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Changing Lives Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith and Settlebeck School.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Attainment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Destinations and Attendance.
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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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | The Whitehaven Academy | |
| 4.3 | St Benedict's Catholic High School | |
| 9.1 | Energy Coast UTC | |
| 10.7 | St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington | |
| 10.9 | Workington Academy | |
| 14.5 | Cockermouth School | |
| 16.2 | Netherhall School | |
| 17.6 | Keswick School | |
| 20.0 | John Ruskin School | |
| 20.8 | Beacon Hill Community School | |
| 21.4 | Millom School | |
| 25.2 | The Lakes School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is above average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
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