Lakelands Academy Catchment Area
Lakelands Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Ellesmere, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 581 pupils, and a capacity of 580 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
581
Pupils
580
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Lakelands Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Lakelands Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Shropshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Shropshire catchment area documents →Lakelands Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Oswestry Road, Ellesmere, SY12 0EA
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139102
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lakelands Academy
Is Lakelands Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Lakelands Academy currently has 581 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 580 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lakelands Academy? ▾
Admission to Lakelands Academy is managed by Shropshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Lakelands Academy cover? ▾
Lakelands Academy is a secondary school in Ellesmere, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lakelands Academy? ▾
Lakelands Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.