Lakey Lane Primary School
106%
Capacity
445
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Lakey Lane Primary School
Lakey Lane Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 445 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lakey Lane Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sean Boyd, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
Lakey Lane Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 124 applications for 50 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 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 Lakey Lane Primary School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Rounders, Netball, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Drama, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Lakey Lane Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lakey Lane, Birmingham, Birmingham, B28 8RY |
| Headteacher | Sean Boyd |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 445 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.8% |
| School Capacity | 445 / 420 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Nov 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Nov 2018): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2014. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
124
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lakey Lane, Birmingham
Birmingham, B28 8RY
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