The Lakes School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1HWOpen in maps

The Lakes School is a secondary school in Windermere for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 160 schools in Westmorland and Furness. It ranks 7th of 20 secondary schools in Westmorland and Furness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 November 2019, report published 6 January 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

84 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.8

46.8, 0.7 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths41.7%

41.7%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths59.5%

59.5%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc4.8%

4.8%, 35.7 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.92

3.92, 0.17 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

19 students

Average point score per A level entry34.94

34.94, 0.06 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

445 pupils on roll, with places for 851

Eligible for free school meals16%

16%, 10.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.4%

12.4%, 9.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.3%

13.3%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.2%

5.2%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Lakes School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Windermere School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 25.4
John Ruskin School6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.9
The Queen Katherine School8 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 48.8
Kirkbie Kendal School9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 50.1
Dallam School13 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 44.1

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Sharon Rainey
Phone
01539440810
Website
thelakesschool.com
Address
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1HW
Local authority
Westmorland and Furness
URN
112379

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.