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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 Representation, Admissions, Environment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Sixth form.
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 | |
| 18.7 | Millom School | |
| 19.3 | Dowdales School |
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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
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
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.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
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 2023
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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