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.
Mrs Williamson enjoyed birthday cake with our Year 7 students celebrating April birthdays!
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The sun was shining today at WLA, and we were thrilled to see so many students and staff taking part in Football Shirt Friday. Lots of team colours were on show and, more importantly, lots of money was raised. Thank you to everyone who took part! ⚽👕
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We are happy to share with you the latest news from our PE department! ⚽🤾♀️
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Don’t forget we’re taking part in Football Shirt Friday tomorrow! Students can wear a football shirt or their PE top if they prefer. 👕⚽
Those wishing to take part should wear their normal school uniform alongside their football shirt and please bring in a £1 donation.
There will also be tuck shop at break time, with lots of delicious treats available to buy and a raffle. 🍬🍫
All money raised will go to Cancer Research UK and our Year 11 prom fundraising.
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✈️ From WLA to the Skies: Meet Our Second Alumni Story
We’re proud to share the next feature in our growing Alumni Stories series, this time highlighting Daniel, whose determination and lifelong passion for aviation have taken him all the way from the classrooms of WLA to the cockpit of an easyJet Airbus A320.
Daniel’s journey highlights the commitment and hard work involved in becoming a pilot. From completing his studies during lockdown, to training in both Florida and the UK, and now flying passengers across Europe as a First Officer, his path shows the reality of pursuing a highly skilled and competitive career.
Our Alumni Stories page continues to grow, and it’s been fantastic reconnecting with former students who are forging exciting careers in so many different fields.
If you’re a former student who’d be happy to share your career journey, please drop us an email at lithgowl@changinglives.education — we’d love to hear from you!
Explore Daniel’s story on our website here ⬇️
wla.education/student-alumni/
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We were delighted to welcome the Cumbria Army Cadet Force to our KS3 assemblies this week. They gave students an inspiring insight into the opportunities available through the cadets — from learning new skills and building confidence to making new friends and gaining recognised qualifications such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and BTECs.
We also enjoyed hearing from some of our own students, who spoke confidently about their experiences and even showcased some of their skills. We are incredibly proud of Hollie, Alix, Abigail and Thomas for representing their Detachment so brilliantly.
The cadets parade in Whitehaven and Cleator Moor every Monday and Wednesday from 7–9pm.
If anyone is interested in joining, please follow the link below.
armycadets.com/join-as-a-cadet/eoi/?unit_id=900&search=CA222DQ&lat=54.4843986&lon=-3.530249
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We’re proud to be taking part in Football Shirt Friday. 👕⚽
Students are invited to wear a football shirt with their usual uniform and donate £1. Every contribution helps support Cancer Research UK and our own school fundraising.
Show off your colours, support your team, and help make a difference!
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This afternoon, pop in between 2pm-3pm at The Core, Egremont. 💬☕☕🍪💬The next Cuppa at the Core afternoon will take place on Tuesday 21st April, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
This is an open, informal space to meet staff, share experiences, and access helpful advice to support positive mental health and overall wellbeing.
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