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Lakes Primary School

Lakes Primary School

Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 4JHPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

86%

Capacity

271

Pupils

1.4x

Demand

About Lakes Primary School

Lakes Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Redcar and Cleveland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 271 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Lakes Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher H Ede, it falls under Redcar and Cleveland local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12303rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 41 in Redcar and Cleveland.

Lakes Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 23 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Lakes Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Coding, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland, Lakes Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWest Dyke Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 4JH
HeadteacherH Ede
Local AuthorityRedcar and Cleveland
Number of Pupils271
Free School Meals (FSM)46.2%
School Capacity271 / 315 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (30 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)

12303rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 90%

622nd of 677

In North East

Top 92%

39th of 41

In Redcar and Cleveland

Top 95%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

41%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 102
Expected:51%
Higher:15%
Writing
Expected:66%
Higher:12%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:59%
Higher:12%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +15%

'22/23

26%

'23/24

41%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
LibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsCross CountrySwimmingAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubCodingChess

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

23

Applications

31

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

21 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lakes Primary School

Lakes Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01642485894lakesprimaryschool.co.uk

West Dyke Road, Redcar

Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 4JH

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West Dyke Road, Redcar

Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 4JH

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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