Welcome to The Lakes School
In The Lakes School Sixth Form we are ambitious for our students and committed to enabling you to achieve your goals and aspirations. The high expectations we have, together with the strong relationships that are unique to The Lakes School, creates an environment in which you are encouraged to aim high and fulfil your ambitions.Year after year, the high-quality teaching and support provided by our team of tutors inspire students to make outstanding progress on their courses, and the vast majority of our students choose higher education to further their career aspirations. Of these, most students successfully apply to Russell group and first choice universities
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Community school
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
439 Total
No. of Boys
226 (51.5%)
No. of Girls
213 (48.5%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
4.4%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
5.56%
A*/A grades
18.52%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
80%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
13%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
41%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!
Events
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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 13, 2025
Sixth Form Options Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 20 - Jan 4
Spring Half Term
Feb 13 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 1 - Apr 18
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 5
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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