The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 530
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Jon Moss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBenhall Infant School
Primary · 399m away
St Mark's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 410m away
Greatfield Park Primary School
Primary · 887m away
Dean Close School
Independent · 898m away
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.1km away
Belmont School
Academy · 1.2km away
Dean Close Preparatory School
Independent · 1.3km away
Bettridge School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lakeside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lakeside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School currently has 530 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lakeside Primary School take?
Lakeside Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School is in Cheltenham, GL51 6HR, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lakeside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lakeside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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