Open State Secondary Mixed

The Lakes School

Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1HW
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The Lakes School
Windermere, LA23 1HW
439 Pupils
851 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
13.60% FSM %
226 Boys
213 Girls
About The Lakes School

The Lakes School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Windermere, Westmorland and Furness, 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 439 pupils on roll. School capacity: 851. Current headteacher: Sharon Rainey.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Westmorland and Furness
Region North West
Administrative District Westmorland and Furness
Parliamentary Constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale
Ward Windermere and Ambleside
Urban / Rural Smaller 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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10006731
URN 112379
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Bill Smith Chair of Governors 03/02/2026 02/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sian Taylor Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/09/2018 — N/A
Mrs Elizabeth Alderson Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Alison Barker Governor 11/07/2023 10/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Barr Governor 16/09/2025 15/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nigel Coppin Governor 12/12/2022 11/12/2026 Elected by parents
Dr Laurie Dickinson Governor 19/09/2023 01/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jacqui Douglas Governor 12/02/2025 11/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Jane Frith Governor 17/09/2024 16/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Greenall Governor 03/02/2026 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Irwin Governor 05/01/2018 08/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah McGraw Governor 26/03/2019 01/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Windermere School
2.26 km • The Lake District
Other
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere
2.35 km • Windermere
Other
St Martin & St Mary Church of England Primary School
2.38 km • Windermere
Other
Goodly Dale Primary School
2.48 km • Windermere
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Lakes School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Windermere, Westmorland and Furness.
The Lakes School has 439 pupils, with a capacity of 851.
The Lakes School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Lakes School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Lakes School is Ms Sharon Rainey.
The Lakes School is at Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1HW, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority, North West.
Sixth form at The Lakes School: Has a sixth form.
The Lakes School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Sharon Rainey
Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1HW
01539440810
thelakesschool.com/
Location
LA23 1HW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112379
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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