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Lakelands Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Lakelands Academy
- Secondary
- Ellesmere Urban SY12 0EA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Overall, behaviour in and around school is good, but some lessons face behavioural issues.
Qualifications and Training: Staff feel supported and valued by leaders.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have given staff training on managing pupils鈥� behaviour.
Strengths and Challenges: There are inconsistencies in the management of pupils' behaviour in some lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils act as prefects and school councillors, suggesting good opportunities.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are mostly positive about the school.
Communication: Some parents say communication with school is an issue.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Positive changes are beginning to be made in the English department.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are working to build better relationships with parents.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel safe, and bullying is dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have established a strong culture of safeguarding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extra-curricular activities are designed to match pupils鈥� interests and talents.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Specific activities are tailored to mental health and social needs.
Career Counselling Services: A careers programme is embedded in the personal, social and health education programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: School meets requirements of the Baker Clause, providing information on technical education and apprenticeships.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The provision for pupils with SEND is strong; staff are well trained to identify and plan support.
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About Us
Lakelands Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Shropshire County, West Midlands.
It has 576 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm happy to extend a very warm welcome to your visit to our website on behalf of the Lakelands Academy students, staff, and governors.
It should give you an idea of the variety of opportunities鈥攂oth within and outside the classroom鈥攖hat we provide to all of our students. However, to fully understand the "Lakelands ethos," I extend an invitation for you to visit us in person.
We are all quite proud of our school and are always glad to show guests through our first-rate facilities.
Over the last six years, we have acquired financing of almost four million pounds to build a learning environment fit for the future. We are constantly working to improve the experience of our students.
We now have a brand-new science building, a Creative Arts and Technology Area, a dining hall, and improved English and World Studies study spaces (MFL and Humanities).
Many of our previous students take the time to visit us again and serve as role models for the younger generation by demonstrating the potential of a Lakelands education.
Lakelands is, of course, primarily a learning environment, and we take great pride in the "culture of high expectations" that was praised by Ofsted in 2016.
The challenge didn't deter our kids, as they excelled in a variety of subjects.
In math, 74% of students and 79% of pupils, respectively, achieved a Grade 4 or higher, which is comparable to a "C."
The majority of students in grades 7-9 across a wide range of courses earned A*鈥揂s, including some in grade 9 introduced in 2017 to recognise the achievements of the nation's greatest achievers.
These outstanding numbers unequivocally demonstrate how the school has persevered through a period of profound change, and they demonstrate the close collaboration between our teaching staff and the students who are under their supervision.
We work hard to ensure that our kids make some of the best memories possible throughout their time with us since we believe that school should be about creating memories as well as bright futures.
We understand how much young people gain from exploring the world beyond themselves, which is why we host annual rites of passage like Festival Week, where rivalry between our four "houses" reaches a fever pitch, the annual school production, and Year 11 Prom, as well as a dizzying array of trips both domestically and abroad.
We would be happy to show you around and walk you through the procedure if you were thinking about applying for your child to join us.
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It should give you an idea of the variety of opportunities鈥攂oth within and outside the classroom鈥攖hat we provide to all of our students. However, to fully understand the "Lakelands ethos," I extend an invitation for you to visit us in person.
We are all quite proud of our school and are always glad to show guests through our first-rate facilities.
Over the last six years, we have acquired financing of almost four million pounds to build a learning environment fit for the future. We are constantly working to improve the experience of our students.
We now have a brand-new science building, a Creative Arts and Technology Area, a dining hall, and improved English and World Studies study spaces (MFL and Humanities).
Many of our previous students take the time to visit us again and serve as role models for the younger generation by demonstrating the potential of a Lakelands education.
Lakelands is, of course, primarily a learning environment, and we take great pride in the "culture of high expectations" that was praised by Ofsted in 2016.
The challenge didn't deter our kids, as they excelled in a variety of subjects.
In math, 74% of students and 79% of pupils, respectively, achieved a Grade 4 or higher, which is comparable to a "C."
The majority of students in grades 7-9 across a wide range of courses earned A*鈥揂s, including some in grade 9 introduced in 2017 to recognise the achievements of the nation's greatest achievers.
These outstanding numbers unequivocally demonstrate how the school has persevered through a period of profound change, and they demonstrate the close collaboration between our teaching staff and the students who are under their supervision.
We work hard to ensure that our kids make some of the best memories possible throughout their time with us since we believe that school should be about creating memories as well as bright futures.
We understand how much young people gain from exploring the world beyond themselves, which is why we host annual rites of passage like Festival Week, where rivalry between our four "houses" reaches a fever pitch, the annual school production, and Year 11 Prom, as well as a dizzying array of trips both domestically and abroad.
We would be happy to show you around and walk you through the procedure if you were thinking about applying for your child to join us.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 2.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 35.89% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 6.55% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 9.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 91.9% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 80.52% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 20.29% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 13.9% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 44% | 41.33% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 5.19% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.43% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 6.95% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 27.74% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 41.16% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 20% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 9.16% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 13.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.52 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 92.29% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 97 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85.76% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 26.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 14.1% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 36% | 39.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 5.9% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.57% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 6 | 25.73% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 4 | 39.82% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 72% | 22.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 2 | 9.03% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% 8 | 14.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 2.53 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 93.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 69% | 84.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 29.33% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 16.73% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 30.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.8% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.6% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 9 | 26.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 5 | 39.22% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 23.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 11 | 9.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 4 | 14.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 110 | 132 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 80.93% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 24.64% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 19.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 32.93% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 8.29% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.36% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 25.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 38.58% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 23.29% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 13.87% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 16.52% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 95.54% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 77.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 39.54% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 18.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 27% | 23.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 9.23% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 6.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.23% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lakelands Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1