What did Ofsted judge Lakelands Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Lakelands Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Lakelands Primary School?

Lakelands Primary School has 340 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lakelands Primary School take?

Lakelands Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Lakelands Primary School located?

Lakelands Primary School is located in Colchester, CO3 8AJ, Essex.

How do I apply to Lakelands Primary School?

Lakelands Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Lakelands Primary School?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Lakelands Primary School was 3.787 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lakelands Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.2% of pupils at Lakelands Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Lakelands Primary School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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3.787miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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Lakelands Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lakelands Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Lakelands Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lakelands Primary School?: Lakelands Primary School has 340 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lakelands Primary School take?: Lakelands Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Lakelands Primary School located?: Lakelands Primary School is located in Colchester, CO3 8AJ, Essex.
How do I apply to Lakelands Primary School?: Lakelands Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Lakelands Primary School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Lakelands Primary School was 3.787 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lakelands Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.2% of pupils at Lakelands Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Allstar Community Academy Lakelands

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Where children go next

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The Stanway School

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Last distance offered at Lakelands Primary School, year by year →

Lakelands Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lakelands Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Lakelands Primary School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lakelands Primary School?: Lakelands Primary School has 340 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lakelands Primary School take?: Lakelands Primary School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Lakelands Primary School located?: Lakelands Primary School is located in Colchester, CO3 8AJ, Essex.
How do I apply to Lakelands Primary School?: Lakelands Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Lakelands Primary School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Lakelands Primary School was 3.787 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lakelands Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.2% of pupils at Lakelands Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Allstar Community Academy Lakelands

Wraparound club

Met

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

The Stanway School

Secondary

Good

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

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