How many pupils does Lady Manners School have?

Lady Manners School has 1,400 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lady Manners School's Ofsted rating?

Lady Manners School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 March 2020).

How does Lady Manners School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lady Manners School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53 in 2025/26.

Where is Lady Manners School?

Lady Manners School is located at Shutts Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JA.

Lady Manners School

Shutts Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JA

Good

Inspected 10 March 2020

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,400

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Lady Manners School

Lady Manners School is a foundation school in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,400 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 March 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53 (2025/26). 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,400 / 1,437 (97%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 March 2020

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.1%

Free school meals

1.6%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

3.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

53.0

Attainment 8

235 pupils

62.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

83.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

62 students

27.4%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

75%

To higher education

31%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

87%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.6%

Overall absence

14.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

82.83

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

14.76

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£51,031

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,994 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,409

Spend per pupil

£7,341

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Shutts Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JA
Phone: 01629812671
Headteacher: Gary Peat
Website: www.ladymanners.derbyshire.sch.uk

Teaching Jobs

Admin / HR

School Business Assistant

PermanentPart time£26,016 - £26,427 (FTE) · · Actual Salary £14,306 to £14,532 per annum

Closes in 7 daysView & apply

Site / Catering

Site Supervisor

PermanentPart time£26,016 - £26,427 (FTE) · · Actual Salary £10,195 to £10,357 per annum

Closes 16 Nov 2026View & apply

Site / Catering

Support Services Assistant - Catering and/or Cleaning

PermanentPart time£15.03 Hourly · · Hourly rate includes payment for annual leave/bank holidays

Closes 31 Dec 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lady Manners School?: Lady Manners School is a foundation school in Bakewell, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Lady Manners School have?: Lady Manners School has 1,400 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lady Manners School's Ofsted rating?: Lady Manners School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 March 2020).
How does Lady Manners School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lady Manners School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53 in 2025/26.
Where is Lady Manners School?: Lady Manners School is located at Shutts Lane, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1JA.

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