The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 269
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 15.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Koulla Anslow
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Wagtail Mews, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8AJ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Lakelands Primary School a selective school?
No. Lakelands Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lakelands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lakelands Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lakelands Primary School?
Lakelands Primary School currently has 269 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lakelands Primary School take?
Lakelands Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lakelands Primary School?
Lakelands Primary School is in Colchester, CO3 8AJ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lakelands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lakelands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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