Welcome to West Lakes Academy
Welcome to West Lakes AcademyWest Lakes Academy is a vibrant 11-18 secondary school nestled in the western edge of the picturesque Lake District of Cumbria, serving a dynamic community of 1,200 students. Since opening in September 2008 and moving into our state-of-the-art £26m building in 2012, we have been committed to delivering the highest quality education in an environment that inspires success.As part of the ambitious Changing Lives Learning Trust, which educates over 2,800 students across nine schools and leads the One Cumbria Teaching School Hub, our academy benefits from shared expertise and a collective drive to transform lives through education. Our dedicated staff and exceptional facilities, including cutting-edge science and engineering resources, empower students to achieve their full potential.Our academy is proudly sponsored by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Limited, and the University of Central Lancashire. These partnerships underscore our commitment to innovation, excellence, and providing outstanding opportunities for all.At West Lakes Academy, our vision is to succeed in “Changing Lives through Learning” by offering exceptional opportunities for young people. We are passionate about creating a nurturing environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and personally.Our academy is a hub of innovation, inspiration, and opportunity, fostering success for students and the wider community alike.
Show full message
Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,124 Total
No. of Boys
574 (51.1%)
No. of Girls
550 (48.9%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
10.7%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
6.11%
A*/A grades
17.22%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
77%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
10%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
34%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
40%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
Show all coursesExciting Updates Ahead!
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
Show all eventsExciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Updates Coming Soon!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
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 1 - Dec 20
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 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 21 - Jan 4
Spring Half Term
Feb 13 - Feb 21
Easter Break
Apr 1 - Apr 18
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 5
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesUpdates Coming Soon!
We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
Show all activitiesReady to Apply?

