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Lakelands Primary School

Colchester, CO3 8AJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Lakelands Primary School

Lakelands Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 137 applications for just 60 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.28. That means more than two families applied for every available spot. Of those 137 applications, 58 were first-preference offers, and there were 60 first-preference applications in total, so nearly every family who put Lakelands as their top choice secured a place. The school’s reputation is also reflected in its most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in May 2023, where it was rated Outstanding overall. Parents looking for a school that feels both in demand and well-regarded will find that Lakelands fits the bill, though they should be prepared for the competition for places.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWagtail Mews, Colchester, Colchester, CO3 8AJ
HeadteacherKoulla Anslow
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils269
Free School Meals (FSM)15.6%
School Capacity269 / 420 (64% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumSports HallForest SchoolPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsDanceSwimmingTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakelands Primary School

Lakelands Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.