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.
🏰 Year 7 Residential at Muncaster Castle 🦉🌿
Our Year 7 students have had a fantastic residential at Muncaster Castle this week!
From exploring the historic castle and its fascinating weapons hall to discovering the beautiful grounds, there’s been plenty to keep everyone busy. Students have also enjoyed bird of prey displays, time on the adventure playground, and even a bat walk as the sun went down.
The evenings have been just as enjoyable, with social time together, delicious food, toasting marshmallows and sleeping in bell tents together with their friends.
It’s been wonderful to see our students embracing every opportunity, challenging themselves, and representing the school so well. Well done Year 7!
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The Florence Arts Centre is running some fun and creative activities over the summer holidays. Find out more ⬇️
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Great session at West Lakes Academy today with Ethan from Wigan Warriors
As part of our commitment to growing the sport in the community, helping reduce childhood obesity rates and developing kids we are partnering with Wigan for the 2027 season.
We have some really exciting things in the pipeline for 2027.
We will be going into primary schools running intro into rugby league sessions and nurturing the kids towards our local amateur clubs giving out leaflets with all kids sessions from local clubs.
We have some brilliant amateur clubs with fantastic kids sessions and we need to promote them.
We will also be running the RFLs lion development program during school holidays to give extra coaching to kids in our area.
From the back of that the kids will get the chance to play for Whitehaven in 2 games a year at under 14’s and 16’s.
This was part of our 5 year plan that we have been ticking the boxes over the last 10 months.
We have been having lots of conversations with businesses and organisations over this last 3 weeks and already have lots of backing for this project.
Watch out for some big announcements coming
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Reading over the holidays can make a real difference to children’s progress. 📖
Just 10 to 15 minutes a day helps maintain fluency, build vocabulary and strengthen comprehension skills. It also supports concentration and confidence, while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.
Whether children choose a storybook, information text or comic, regular reading keeps their minds active and ready for the new term.
We encourage families to make reading part of the holiday routine and to enjoy sharing books together.
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🌟 Well done, Emmi and Harry! 🌟
We are proud to celebrate the fantastic achievement of Emmi and Harry, who recently completed the Race for Life Pretty Muddy 5K together.
Having attended Orgill Primary School together since the Two’s group and spent many years swimming and competing as teammates, Emmi and Harry took on the challenge together, and have raised an incredible £969.50 (including Gift Aid) for Cancer Research UK.
A fantastic achievement for a wonderful cause. Congratulations to you both, you should be very proud! 💜👏
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🎶🎙️🎸🥁 SUMMER MUSIC CONCERT 🥁🎸🎙️🎶
Join us for an evening of fantastic live music as our talented students take to the stage for the Summer Music Concert!
Our incredible Music Department will be showcasing a variety of performances, celebrating the hard work, dedication and talent of our young musicians.
🎟️ Tickets: £5
📍 Available from the Music Department
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to support our students and enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment! 🎵✨
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SIXTH FORM TASTER DAY - TOMORROW 8TH JULY
Still thinking about applying? Our Taster Day is open to all prospective students. Details below. ⬇️
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