Lakelands Primary School

About Lakelands Primary School

Lakelands Primary School is a free school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 269 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2023) rated it Outstanding. 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

269 / 420 (64%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 May 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Wagtail Mews, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8AJ

Phone

01206484033

Head Teacher

Koulla Anslow

Website

https://www.lakelandsprimary.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lakelands Primary School?

Lakelands Primary School is a free school in Colchester, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Lakelands Primary School have?

Lakelands Primary School has 269 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lakelands Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Lakelands Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2023).

Is Lakelands Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lakelands Primary School is part of THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Lakelands Primary School?

Lakelands Primary School is located at Wagtail Mews, Colchester, Essex, CO3 8AJ.