West Lakes Academy is a vibrant 11-18 secondary school nestled in the western edge of the picturesque Lake District of Cumbria, serving a dynamic community of 1,200 students. Since opening in September 2008 and moving into our state-of-the-art £26m building in 2012, we have been committed to delivering the highest quality education in an environment that inspires success.
Our vision is to succeed in ‘Changing Lives through Learning’ by providing the very best possible educational opportunities for young people in West Cumbria. We have extremely high hopes for all of our students and our highly skilled and enthusiastic members of staff encourage children to have high ambitions and to work hard to achieve these.
Mr Stephen Grant
West Lakes Academy is committed to the creation of a fully inclusive, aspirational, high achieving Centre of Excellence, firmly rooted in the local community. Our vision is to succeed in ‘Changing Lives through Learning’ by providing the very best possible educational opportunities for young people in West Cumbria.
Changing Lives Learning Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust with Sponsor Status and is a not for profit charity which sponsors primary and secondary academies.
📣 NEW SUMMER HOLIDAY SPORTS CAMPS AT WEST LAKES ACADEMY! ⚽🏀🏃♂️🏸
For children in Years 3 to 7 – all abilities welcome!
Join Chance Camp for 3 themed weeks of fun, high-energy multi-sport sessions — packed with games, skill-building, and Olympic-style challenges! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
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🗓️ CAMP DATES & THEMES:
• Week 1: Multi‑Skills & Sports (22–25 July)
• Week 2: Individual Olympic Events (29 July–1 Aug)
• Week 3: Team Olympic Events (5–9 Aug)
ℹ️ PRICES & INFO: www.chancecamp.co.uk/newpagecf8f55ef
📲 BOOKING IS NOW OPEN: www.chancecamp.co.uk/book-now
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Science Wizards of the Week!
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Well done lads 👏
Amy Nicholson is this our li li😍
👏 We’re so proud of the effort, enthusiasm, and progress shown by all our students. Keep up the fantastic work, everyone!
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PE STARS OF THE WEEK
We are happy to share this week's news and events from our PE department.
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Well done Chloe Forster
Cassandra Leanne Jackson
Jen Norman James Davidson
Cristy Harris 🥰
Go Lauren 👌 Sarah Hudson
Cristy Harris x
YEAR 6 TASTER ART LESSONS🎨
We were delighted to welcome Year 6 pupils from Seascale Primary School into the academy for a fun art lesson with Miss Blackburn and Miss Fell. It was a fantastic opportunity to explore their artistic talents and get a taste of life in our art department.
We’re excited to welcome more local schools and their Year 6 pupils soon.
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The art department at West Lakes Academy is absolutely brilliant..all the staff in the department are incredibly supportive!
Sarah x
📣JUNIOR MATHS STARS🌟
In April, 127 of our Year 7 and Year 8 students took part in the UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge — a national competition that puts problem-solving, reasoning and creative thinking to the test through 25 challenging multiple choice questions in just 60 minutes.
We’re really proud to say that a number of students earned Gold, Silver or Bronze certificates for their efforts. Well done to every single student who took part, we are so proud of your hard work and focus!
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Well done Mary 🙌🙌
Well done Mary & Grace ⭐️👏
Well Done Mary. 👏🤩
🌿 FAMILY GARDENING DAY🌿
This week, we were thrilled to host a special Family Gardening Day with Mrs Bleasdale’s Rivers Trust group. Families were invited into the academy to explore the garden, join in with activities, and celebrate the amazing progress their children have made throughout the year! 🌱✨
Parents and families didn’t just observe—they got stuck in alongside the students, helping with planting, weeding, pruning, and giving the garden a good tidy-up. It was a fantastic show of teamwork and community spirit! 💪🌼
We also proudly launched our brand-new, hand-dug pond—a beautiful feature that students and staff have worked incredibly hard on throughout the year. 💧
Another exciting development is the relocation and improvement of the sensory area, which is currently a work in progress. Once complete, it will offer a calm, reflective space for students. 🌸🧘
This transformation has been made possible through our partnership with the West Cumbria Rivers Trust , who have supported us all year as part of their “Greener Grounds” initiative. This inspiring project focuses on enhancing school grounds to support biodiversity, outdoor learning, and student wellbeing.
Mrs Bleasdale shared how lovely it was to see families enjoying the garden together and expressed her deep gratitude to the Rivers Trust for their incredible support and funding, saying it meant a great deal to have that support—and thanks to it, more and more students will be able to benefit from the garden in the future.
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and contributed to such a special day! 💚
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It’s looking fabulous! Well done to all involved ⭐
It was lovely to be able to come and lend a hand in the West Lakes Academy school garden. Such a great space for the students to learn new skills, all credit to Mrs Bleasdale and her team , it’s a wonderful asset for the school. 🌺 🪴 🌳
Albert, Tillie and I really enjoyed it, thanks for having us xx
🏃♀️🏃♂️ YEAR 7 ATHLETICS 🌟
On Tuesday, several of our Year 7 students took part in the athletics competition at Copeland Stadium. They competed in running, throwing, and jumping events—and the top two in each event will qualify for the county competition on the 8th of July.
The students were outstanding all day—supportive of each other, encouraging to other schools, and all-round superstars. 🌟
A special well done to Isaac Harris, who won all three of his events – and was a top athlete! 👏
Also, a big thank you to the Year 10 and Year 12 students who helped the event run smoothly, and to Mrs McCrickard, who made the trip possible!
📣 Results to follow soon!
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Very proud of our lovely granddaughter Lucy Ashworth x
📚 THANK A TEACHER DAY 2025 🌟
During tutor time today, our students wrote thank you messages to the teachers who’ve made a difference to them. We’re proud to share a few of their kind words and smiling faces. #ThankATeacherDay
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🌞 Wondering how to keep the kids active and entertained this summer? ⚽🏀
West Lakes Academy is hosting Chance Camp’s Holiday Sports Club this summer for Years 3 to 7 - and it’s all about fun, friendship and fitness.
When: Summer 2025 www.chancecamp.co.uk/dates-venues
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: West Lakes Academy, Egremont
Who: Children currently in Years 3 to 7
Each day is packed with a variety of sports, games, and activities designed to keep kids moving, learning, and smiling all summer.
Find out more and book your child’s place here: www.chancecamp.co.uk/book-now
Spaces are limited – secure your spot today!
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Sixth Form Taster Day – This Monday!
We’re looking forward to welcoming Year 11 students to our Sixth Form Taster Day this Monday! Whether you're already part of our school community or planning to join us in September, this is a great opportunity to experience Sixth Form life, meet staff, and explore your subject choices.
✅ Make sure you’ve signed up!
For students currently at our school, the form is available on Edulink.
For others joining us, the link has been sent via email.
📩 If you have any questions or need help, feel free to get in touch:
stottm@changinglives.education
We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟
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New for Summer 2025
Looking for a fun, active way to keep your child engaged this summer?
Chance Camp is open to children in Years 3 to 7 and offers a full day of exciting sports, team games, and confidence-building activities – all in a safe, supportive environment.
When: Summer 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Spaces are limited – click here to find out more and book now
