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.
Only 1 day left of this term, make sure you attend to be in with a chance of winning an Easter prize! 🐣
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Our wonderful cast and crew of She Kills Monsters ⚔️👺🎲
A huge well done to every single one of you for your effort, creativity, and dedication in bringing this play to life.
We have one final performance tonight at 7pm, and a limited number of tickets are still available.
Call the academy on 01946 820356 to reserve yours or contact Mr Turpin on turpinj@changinglives.education
Don’t miss out on an unforgettable show!
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Mrs Williamson enjoyed a birthday cake celebration with our Year 7 students with March birthdays. 🎂🎈
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🚀 Work experience applications are open!
Looking to gain hands-on experience and explore exciting career pathways this year? Our 1-week immersive work experience programmes are back!
We have opportunities available across a wide range of areas, including:
• Environmental, Safety & Health Physics
• Operations & Safety Case
• Operational Technology
• Engineering & Maintenance
• Engineering Design
• Dive Team
• Nuclear Welding, Inspection & Assurance
• Evolve
• Business Administration
• Legal
• SABA – Sellafield Advanced Analytical Services
📍 Opportunities available in both Cumbria and Warrington
👉 Apply now: careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/vacancies/
📢 Know someone who might be interested?
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🔥 Tonight’s the night! After months of hard work, the cast of She Kills Monsters are ready to bring this story to life! Do you have your tickets?
⭐ Director’s Note
Before the curtain rises, we’re handing things over to the person who’s guided this adventure from page to stage: Mr Turpin.
There’s still time to join the audience for opening night. Don’t miss your chance to see the full adventuring party in action.
📅 25th & 26th March 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 West Lakes Academy
🎟 Tickets £5 available from Mr Turpin or call 01946 820356
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Every day matters!
Only 3 days to go until the end of term. Make sure you attend each day!
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⚔️ MEET THE CAST
🔥 One day to go! The adventure begins tomorrow… but first, our cast are performing a special student matinee this afternoon.
It’s time for our final cast spotlight.
🎭 Agnes – the determined older sister at the centre of the story, played by Ellie with real heart and energy.
Catch Agnes and the whole adventuring party on stage:
📅 25th & 26th March 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 West Lakes Academy
🎟 Tickets £5 — available from Mr Turpin
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PARENT COFFEE AFTERNOON ☕💬
Reminder: Tomorrow we’re holding our Parent Coffee Afternoon at The Core (Chapel Street, Egremont).
All parents and carers are welcome to drop in anytime between 2–3pm for a cuppa, a catch‑up, to chat about attendance, and to get helpful advice on your child's attendance.
Please check the poster to see which staff members will be there.
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⚔️ MEET THE CAST
🔥 Only 2 days to go! Do you have your tickets yet?
As She Kills Monsters storms onto the stage this Wednesday and Thursday, we’re keeping the excitement high with our next cast introduction.
Today’s featured cast member is:
🎭 Tilly – the bold, imaginative, monster‑slaying heart of the story, brought to life by Rebecca.
Catch Tilly and the whole adventuring party on stage:
📅 25th & 26th March 2026
🕖 7:00pm
📍 West Lakes Academy
🎟 Tickets £5 — available from Mr Turpin
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