Open Special Mixed

South Lakes Academy

Riverside Centre, Kendal, LA9 4ED
11 Pupils
12 Capacity
11–25 Age Range
— FSM %
5 Boys
6 Girls
About South Lakes Academy

South Lakes Academy is an Special schools for pupils aged 11–25 based in Westmorland and Furness, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 11 pupils on roll. School capacity: 12. Current headteacher: Tunde Christie.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Westmorland and Furness or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Westmorland and Furness
Region North West
Administrative District Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary Constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale
Ward Kendal Highgate
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 7 / 4
Inspectorate Ofsted
Opened 30-07-2019
URN 147237
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
South Lakes Academy is a Other independent special school (group: Special schools) in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness.
South Lakes Academy has 11 pupils, with a capacity of 12.
South Lakes Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 25.
The Headteacher at South Lakes Academy is Mrs Tunde Christie.
South Lakes Academy is at Riverside Centre, Yard 39, Kendal, LA9 4ED, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
South Lakes Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Tunde Christie
Riverside Centre, Yard 39, Kendal, LA9 4ED
Location
Quick Summary
URN 147237
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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