Lakelands Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wagtail Mews Colchester Essex CO3 8AJ |
| Phone | 01206484033 |
| Reference Number | 147844 |
Lakelands Primary School has demonstrated outstanding performance in its first inspection, with a rich curriculum that inspires enthusiasm among pupils. The school fosters a happy and respectful community where pupils feel safe and engaged in their learning, making strong progress from their starting points. The inclusive approach ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are supported effectively, contributing to their high achievement across subjects, particularly in reading and mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 269 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.72%
Girls: 54.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 32 | 56 |
| 2 | 21 | 31 | 52 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| African | 5.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Caribbean | 2.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education with an ambitious, well-structured curriculum
- Effective teaching of phonics leading to strong reading skills
- Strong support and adaptation for pupils with SEND
- High expectations and aspirations for every pupil
- Caring relationships between staff and pupils
- Wide range of extracurricular activities enhancing personal development
- Positive feedback from parents regarding communication and support
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional instances of pupils drifting off task during lessons
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Stanway Primary School
Villa Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0RH |
0.4 miles |
|
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QG |
0.44 miles |
|
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Clairmont Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9BE |
0.87 miles |
|
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Trafalgar Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9AS |
0.89 miles |
|
Home Farm Primary School
Shelley Road, Lexden, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4JL |
1 miles |
|
Gosbecks Primary School
Owen Ward Close, Shrub End, Gosbecks Primary School, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DG |
1.5 miles |
|
Prettygate Junior School
Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH |
1.51 miles |
|
Prettygate Infant School
Plume Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4PH |
1.51 miles |
|
Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Road, Copford, Colchester, Essex, CO6 1BX |
1.68 miles |
|
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Eight Ash Green and Aldham
Fiddlers Folley, Fordham Heath, Colchester, Essex, CO3 9UE |
1.7 miles |
|
King's Ford Infant School and Nursery
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ |
2 miles |
|
Kings Ford Academy
Gloucester Avenue, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9AZ |
2 miles |
|
St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester
Camulodunum Way, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9RA |
2.2 miles |
|
Hamilton Primary School
Constantine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3GB |
2.32 miles |
|
Montgomery Primary School, Colchester
Baronswood Way, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9QG |
2.36 miles |
|
Braiswick Primary School
Apprentice Drive, New Braiswick Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5QJ |
2.46 miles |
|
Heathlands Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, West Bergholt
New Church Road, West Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3JF |
2.47 miles |
|
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Hill, Birch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0LZ |
2.61 miles |
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Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
High Road, Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0DS |
2.71 miles |
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Fordham All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Mill Road, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3NN |
2.75 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Stanway School
Winstree Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QA |
0.35 miles |
|
Lexden Springs School
Winstree Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0PZ |
0.45 miles |
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Doucecroft School
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL |
0.91 miles |
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Holmwood House School
Chitts Hill, Colchester, CO3 9ST |
1.02 miles |
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Paxman Academy
Paxman Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DB |
1.68 miles |
|
Philip Morant School and College
Rembrandt Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4QS |
1.7 miles |
|
St Benedict's Catholic College
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
1.85 miles |
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Norman Way, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3US |
1.85 miles |
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St Mary's School for Girls
91 Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3RB |
2.03 miles |
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Kingswode Hoe School
Sussex Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3QJ |
2.17 miles |
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Lexden Road, Colchester, CO3 3ND |
2.36 miles |
|
Colchester Prep & High School
Wellesley Road, Colchester, CO3 3HD |
2.5 miles |
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Colchester Institute
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL |
2.54 miles |
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St Helena School
Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LE |
2.58 miles |
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The Sixth Form College Colchester
North Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1SN |
2.75 miles |
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The Thomas Lord Audley School
Monkwick Avenue, Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ |
3.13 miles |
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The Trinity School
Carris Close, Colchester, CO4 6ED |
4.33 miles |
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The Gilberd School
Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU |
4.34 miles |
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Colchester Academy
Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3JL |
4.64 miles |