West Lakes Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Egremont, CA22 2DQ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 29% in England
10 of 18 in Cumberland
Pupils
1,017
First preferences per place
0.93
2026/27
Absence
10.0%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.7 | 42.0 | 40.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 36% | 32% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 48% | 47% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.37 | -0.42 | — |
52% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Whitehaven Academy · 4.0 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
- St Benedict's Catholic High School · 4.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- St Josephs Catholic High School, Workington · 10.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 16% in England
- Workington Academy · 10.9 mi · Good · Bottom 26% in England
- Cockermouth School · 14.5 mi · No rating · Top 22% in England
- Netherhall School · 16.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
The neighbourhood
West Lakes Academy is in Egremont & Moor Row (typical home £127,000, crime average).
What is West Lakes Academy's Ofsted rating?
West Lakes Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does West Lakes Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, West Lakes Academy is in the bottom 29% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.