Lady Lumley's School, based in Pickering, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Lady Lumley's School currently has around 930 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.1% boys and 54.9% girls. Around 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 43% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Swainsea Lane, Pickering, YO18 8NG |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stuart Cleary |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 121671 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1126 |
| Number of Pupils: | 930 |
| Number of Boys: | 419 |
| Number of Girls: | 511 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Swainsea Lane , YO18 8AR | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Pickering Swainsea Lane , YO18 8AR | - not rated | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickering Community Junior School Middleton Road , YO18 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickering Community Infant School Ruffa Lane , YO18 7AT | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Lumley's School Swainsea Lane , YO18 8NG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Lumley's Academy Swainsea Lane , YO18 8NG | 3out of 4 | 60 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.