Lakelands Primary School
64%
Capacity
269
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Lakelands Primary School
Lakelands Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Colchester community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 269 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity.
the school is led by headteacher Koulla Anslow, it falls under Essex local authority.
Lakelands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 137 applications for 60 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 60 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lakelands Primary School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Colchester, Lakelands Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Wagtail Mews, Colchester, Colchester, CO3 8AJ |
| Headteacher | Koulla Anslow |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 269 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.6% |
| School Capacity | 269 / 420 (64% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
137
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wagtail Mews, Colchester
Colchester, CO3 8AJ
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