Secondary school · Egremont
West Lakes Academy term dates
West Lakes Academy is off for the autumn half-term — back to school .
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These are Cumberland council's standard term dates. We don't have West Lakes Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
Summer Holiday
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Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter 2027
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays
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Cumberland council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Egremont, Cumbria CA22 2DQ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,017
Trust: Changing Lives Learning Trust
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Website: wla.education
Ofsted
Inspected in June 2025. Ofsted gave no single overall grade at this inspection.
- Sixth formRequires improvement
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
Ofsted checked the school again in April 2023: the school remains Outstanding (Concerns).
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does West Lakes Academy go back after the autumn half-term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Cumberland council's standard term dates — West Lakes Academy may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does West Lakes Academy break up for the Christmas 2026?
The last day of school before Christmas 2026 is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Cumberland council's standard term dates — West Lakes Academy may set its own, so check with the school.