# Lakelands Academy — Ellesmere, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mark Hignett

## Contact

- **Address:** Oswestry Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire
- **Phone:** 01691 622543
- **Website:** http://www.lakelandsacademy.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ellesmere/lakelands-academy-14329

## About

Lakelands Academy is a school in the heart of our community. Our aim is to provide an outstanding educational experience for all our young people and to ensure they are prepared for further education and the world of work. We genuinely believe in every one of them and set the highest of standards with aspirational targets.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2022
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2022

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Some ups and downs, but overall okay: My son is still adjusting to secondary school, but he seems to be enjoying Lakelands Academy. The staff are friendly and the facilities are nice, but I've had some issues with communication and homework. Overall, it's an okay school, but I'm hoping it will improve as he progresses. *(Oct 2023)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful school with fantastic facilities!: My daughter is thriving at Lakelands Academy. The school's emphasis on kindness, behaviour and academic excellence has really helped her grow as a person. The facilities are also top-notch - the library and sports centre are particularly impressive. *(Sep 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent education and values: My son attended Lakelands Academy a few years ago and I was really impressed with the education and values he received. The staff were always approachable and supportive, and the school's focus on pastoral care was especially beneficial. I would highly recommend it to any parent. *(Aug 2023)*

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