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.
✨ Thank a Teacher Day 2026 ✨
Today, our students took a moment to recognise the incredible teachers who inspire, support, and guide them every day. Through heartfelt handwritten messages and small tokens of appreciation, they shared their gratitude with the staff who make a difference in their lives.
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⚠️ PARENT REMINDER ⚠️
We are CLOSED on Monday 22nd June to ALL STUDENTS for a staff INSET Day.
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🌟 Huge congratulations to Molly in Year 11!
Last week, Molly competed at the Cumbria Schools Track & Field Championships in Carlisle, accompanied by Mrs Amor, and delivered an outstanding performance, 1st place in both the 100m and the shot put.
This weekend she went on to the County Championships at Middlesbrough, where she continued to shine, achieving a brilliant 2nd place in the shot put at the Intercounties.
We are incredibly proud of her dedication, talent, and the way she represents our school. Well done, Molly, what an achievement!
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Our Year 7 nurture group had the wonderful experience of a virtual meet up with children's author Julia Donaldson and her illustrator Axel Scheffler. Julia spoke to the students about her collection of well-loved books.
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Today!WLA UNIFORM EVENT
Year 6 pupils who are starting at WLA in September are invited into the academy on Saturday 13th June to try on and purchase their new uniform. Please see below timings for your child's school.
Cash or card payments accepted! 💳
Current WLA students wishing to try on and purchase new uniform are invited in to the academy between 11.30am-1.30pm.
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GOODBYE YEAR 11! 💖💫
Happy last day Year 11! Exams finished (for almost all of you), summer finally here, time to enjoy it. You’ve worked hard, you’ve grown, and you’re ready for what’s next. Go smash it! 💖
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