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Lakeside Primary Academy

Doncaster, DN4 5ESPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
35%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#12,961
of 13,686 nationally

About Lakeside Primary Academy

Lakeside Primary Academy in Doncaster is a state-funded mixed primary school for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 399 pupils against a capacity of 472. That leaves some physical headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 58 applications for just 36 places, with 35 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.61, meaning nearly six families compete for every four spots. The school’s intake also reflects a significantly higher-than-average level of disadvantage — 33.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average of around 23%. This context matters when reading the school’s academic results, as schools serving higher-poverty communities often face steeper challenges in hitting national benchmarks.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSandy Lane, Doncaster, Doncaster, DN4 5ES
HeadteacherJames Bullock
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Number of Pupils399
Free School Meals (FSM)33.9%
School Capacity399 / 472 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosLibrarySensory RoomMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersSwimmingGymnasticsTennisCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubDramaScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeside Primary Academy

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