The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 33.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- THE ROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Bullock (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Sandy Lane, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 5ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
XP East
Secondary · 409m away
XP School
Secondary · 558m away
Doncaster School for the Deaf
Special school · 802m away
Communication Specialist College - Doncaster
Special school · 802m away
Harrison College
Special school · 1.4km away
Hall Cross Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Doncaster UTC
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lakeside Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lakeside Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lakeside Primary Academy?
Lakeside Primary Academy currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lakeside Primary Academy take?
Lakeside Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lakeside Primary Academy?
Lakeside Primary Academy is in Doncaster, DN4 5ES, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lakeside Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Lakeside Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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