Lakelands Academy
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Ellesmere, SY12 0EA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 21% in England
17 of 20 in Shropshire
Pupils
590
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
6.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 38.3 | 43.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29% | 29% | 34% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 34% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.36 | -0.63 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) · 5.0 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- The Marches School · 7.5 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- The Thomas Adams School · 7.8 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- The Corbet School · 7.9 mi · No rating · Top 41% in England
- Sir John Talbot's School · 10.1 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Bishop Heber High School · 10.4 mi · Good · Top 14% in England
The neighbourhood
Lakelands Academy is in Ellesmere (typical home £267,500, crime low).
What is Lakelands Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lakelands Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Lakelands Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Lakelands Academy is in the bottom 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.