Lakelands Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Colchester, East of England CO3 8AJ · Essex
#752 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#6286 of 15,697 nationally
About Lakelands Primary School
Lakelands Primary School is a academy primary located in Colchester, in the Essex local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 340 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 57.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 752nd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 340; capacity filled 81%.
There are 94 schools in Colchester; Lakelands Primary School ranks 41st of 91 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)17.6%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lakelands Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 340
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 17.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Lakelands Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The Stanway School
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,396 students · 562 m away
Stanway Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
390 students · 650 m away
Stanway Fiveways Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
473 students · 710 m away
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
252 students · 1.4 km away
Lexden Primary School with Unit for Hearing Impaired Pupils
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
236 students · 1.4 km away
Home Farm Primary School
Colchester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students · 1.6 km away
Holmwood House School
Colchester · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
395 students · 1.6 km away
Gosbecks Primary School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
227 students · 2.4 km away
Prettygate Junior School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
250 students · 2.4 km away
Prettygate Infant School
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
172 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Mandeville Primary School
St Albans · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
340 students
Ramnoth Junior School
Wisbech · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
340 students
Toddington St George Church of England School
Dunstable · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
341 students
Hillhouse CofE Primary School
Waltham Abbey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
341 students
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
342 students
Ermine Street Church Academy
Alconbury Weald · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
338 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakelands Primary School a good school?
Lakelands Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 57.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #752 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lakelands Primary School rank in East of England?
Lakelands Primary School ranks #752 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #6286 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lakelands Primary School?
Lakelands Primary School had 340 students in 2025.
Is Lakelands Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Lakelands Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Lakelands Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lakelands Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.