West Lakes Academy Catchment Area
West Lakes Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Egremont, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1124 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,124
Pupils
1,150
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
West Lakes Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Lakes Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Cumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cumberland catchment area documents →West Lakes Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Main Street, Egremont, CA22 2DQ
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 26.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135632
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Lakes Academy
Is West Lakes Academy oversubscribed? ▾
West Lakes Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1150 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for West Lakes Academy? ▾
Admission to West Lakes Academy is managed by Cumberland. 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 West Lakes Academy cover? ▾
West Lakes Academy is a secondary school in Egremont, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Lakes Academy? ▾
West Lakes Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.