How many pupils does Lady Lumley's Academy have?

Lady Lumley's Academy has 716 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lady Lumley's Academy's Ofsted rating?

Lady Lumley's Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 April 2024).

How does Lady Lumley's Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lady Lumley's Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.5 in 2025/26.

Is Lady Lumley's Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lady Lumley's Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Lady Lumley's Academy?

Lady Lumley's Academy is located at Swainsea Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8NG.

Lady Lumley's Academy

Swainsea Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8NG

Good

Inspected 9 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

54.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

716

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Lady Lumley's Academy

Lady Lumley's Academy is an academy sponsor led in Pickering, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 716 pupils on roll. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.5 (2025/26). 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Yorkshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 716 / 1,126 (64%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 9 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

18.9%

Free school meals

1.9%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

12.6%

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)

54.5

Attainment 8

120 pupils

70%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

83.3%

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)

C+

A-level average grade

33 students

9.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

53%

To higher education

17%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.5%

Overall absence

27.1%

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.

40.16

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -9.0 vs 2023/24

17.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

6.83

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£50,773

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,848 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.8 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.

£7,696

Spend per pupil

£8,455

Income per pupil

64%

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: Swainsea Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8NG
Phone: 01751380097
Head Teacher: Clair Foden
Website: https://www.ladylumleys.org.uk

Academy Trust

DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lady Lumley's Academy?: Lady Lumley's Academy is an academy sponsor led in Pickering, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Lady Lumley's Academy have?: Lady Lumley's Academy has 716 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lady Lumley's Academy's Ofsted rating?: Lady Lumley's Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 April 2024).
How does Lady Lumley's Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lady Lumley's Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.5 in 2025/26.
Is Lady Lumley's Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lady Lumley's Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Lady Lumley's Academy?: Lady Lumley's Academy is located at Swainsea Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8NG.

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