Lakes Primary School
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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | West Dyke Road, Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 4JH |
| Headteacher | H Ede |
| Local Authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Number of Pupils | 271 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.2% |
| School Capacity | 271 / 315 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Nov 2022): School remains 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
622nd of 677
In North East
39th of 41
In Redcar and Cleveland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
26%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
31
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
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.
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Contact Information
West Dyke Road, Redcar
Redcar and Cleveland, TS10 4JH
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