The Lakes SchoolTroutbeck Bridge , Windermere

Located in Windermere, The Lakes School is a secondary school, 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.

The Lakes School currently has around 439 pupils on roll, which is about 52% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 4 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 37% who stay in school sixth forms and 49% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .