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What is Lakeside Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Lakeside Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Lakeside Primary Academy located?

Lakeside Primary Academy is located in York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, YO30 4YL.

What age range does Lakeside Primary Academy serve?

Lakeside Primary Academy serves students aged 5 to 11.

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Lakeside Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Lakeside Primary Academy

Lakeside Primary Academy is a primary academy in York, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Lakeside Primary Academy has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 90 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 19.5%, 19% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.6%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected67%Attendance95.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results
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6.8

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Lakeside Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 5–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 90 pupils
SEN support: 18% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Lakeside Primary Academy is in the upper half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (13–20% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 64/100

Good surroundings

Air quality75/100

Transport access41/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Lakeside Primary Academy

At Lakeside Primary Academy, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

83% met the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths.

Attendance at Lakeside Primary Academy

Lakeside Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Lakeside Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Lakeside Primary Academy is 19.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Lakeside Primary Academy

Lakeside Primary Academy has 90 pupils on roll.

19% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

18% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Lakeside Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Lakeside Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Lakeside Primary Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Lakeside Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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