# South Lakes Academy — Kendal, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 2016
- **Principal:** Tunde Christie

## Contact

- **Address:** Riverside Centre, Yard 39, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria
- **Phone:** 01539 721487
- **Website:** https://www.southlakesacademy.org
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/kendal/south-lakes-academy-20867

## About

South Lakes Academy is an Independent Special School providing alternative educational provision for pupils aged 11-21 years with mild to moderate learning or emotional difficulties. We offer a safe, supportive learning environment with opportunities for each student to develop the skills and knowledge to become a responsible and successful citizen.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jul 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Supportive Environment Made a Huge Difference: I'm so grateful to have found South Lakes Academy. The staff are always understanding and accommodating. My son has made incredible progress and is finally starting to thrive. *(Jun 2023)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Support for EHCP Students: South Lakes Academy has been a game-changer for my son. The one-to-one support and Individual Education Plan have been tailored to his needs perfectly. He's finally starting to catch up with his peers. *(Jan 2023)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience, But Some Positives: We moved to the area and were initially impressed by the academy's facilities and values. However, our experience was marred by inconsistent teaching quality and lack of communication. Still, the staff were always friendly and supportive. *(Nov 2022)*

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