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Lakeside Primary School

Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HR

Good

Inspected 28 January 2020

Good
Ofsted
52%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
530
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Lakeside Primary School

Lakeside Primary School is a community school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 530 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Gloucestershire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
530 / 630 (84%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
28 January 2020

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

14.3%
Free school meals
9.8%
EAL
3.0%
SEN support
10.6%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

52%
Expected standard (RWM)
9%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
103
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

25.88
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24
20.5
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
10.06
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
£44,906
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,660 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,934
Spend per pupil
£5,923
Income per pupil
52%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HR
Phone
01242524756
Headteacher
Jon Moss

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School is a community school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Lakeside Primary School have?
Lakeside Primary School has 530 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lakeside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lakeside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020).
How does Lakeside Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
52% of pupils at Lakeside Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Lakeside Primary School?
Lakeside Primary School is located at Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HR.

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