The Lakes School
Community school · Sixth form
Windermere, LA23 1HW
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 44% in England
10 of 20 in Westmorland and Furness
Pupils
445
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
7.6%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 42.4 | 47.4 | 46.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29% | 43% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 5.1 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 23% | 56% | 55% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 | -0.11 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- John Ruskin School · 6.4 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- The Queen Katherine School · 8.4 mi · Report card · Top 33% in England
- Kirkbie Kendal School · 8.9 mi · No rating · Top 28% in England
- Dallam School · 12.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 40% in England
- Cartmel Priory CofE School · 13.5 mi · Report card · Top 40% in England
- Ulverston Victoria High School · 15.7 mi · Not judged · Top 40% in England
The neighbourhood
The Lakes School is in Windermere North, Ambleside & Langdales (typical home £401,740, crime average).
What is The Lakes School's Ofsted rating?
The Lakes School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Lakes School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Lakes School is in the bottom 44% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.