Open Other Secondary Mixed

West Lakes Academy

Main Street, Egremont, CA22 2DQ
Part of: WEST LAKES MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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West Lakes Academy
Egremont, CA22 2DQ
1,124 Pupils
1,150 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
26.70% FSM %
574 Boys
550 Girls
About West Lakes Academy

West Lakes Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Egremont, Cumberland, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,124 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,150. Current headteacher: Stephen Grant.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Whitehaven and Workington
Ward Egremont
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor CHANGING LIVES LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2008
UKPRN 10024151
URN 135632
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Davidson BEM Chair of Local Governing Body 25/11/2025 25/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Rebecca Chesher Local Governor 05/10/2022 04/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Stephen Grant Local Governor 01/06/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sarah King Local Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Sandra Lee Local Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Ryan Maxwell Local Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Michael Scholfield Local Governor 26/11/2024 24/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Fiona Thompson Local Governor 26/11/2024 03/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jenny Walker Local Governor 07/02/2026 07/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jenny Walker Local Governor 07/02/2022 06/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Harry Yarrow Local Governor 28/03/2022 27/03/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Bridget's Catholic Primary School
0.37 km • Egremont
Other
Bookwell Primary School
0.54 km • Egremont
Other
Orgill Primary School
0.64 km • Egremont
Other
Thornhill Primary School
2.25 km • Egremont
Other
Moor Row Community Primary School
3.43 km • Moor Row
Other
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
3.66 km • Cleator Moor
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
West Lakes Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Egremont, Cumberland.
West Lakes Academy has 1,124 pupils, with a capacity of 1,150.
West Lakes Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at West Lakes Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at West Lakes Academy is Mr Stephen Grant.
West Lakes Academy is at Main Street, Egremont, CA22 2DQ, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at West Lakes Academy: Has a sixth form.
West Lakes Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Stephen Grant
Main Street, Egremont, CA22 2DQ
01946820356
wla.education
Location
CA22 2DQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135632
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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