Lakefield CofE Primary School
Gloucester, GL2 7HG · Gloucestershire · primary school
Check the area around this school
56th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.6/10 against 3,839 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lakefield CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, Forest School, Lakefield Games, and Sports Day. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Lakefield CofE Primary School
Overview
Lakefield CofE Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a happy, inclusive community where pupils are confident, safe, and proud of their school. Staff maintain high expectations, fostering a culture of care, trust, and respect.
Strengths
- Pupils are keen to learn and achieve well, taking pleasure in rich opportunities such as sports and the performing arts.
- The curriculum excites and motivates pupils, with a strong focus on developing a love of books and fluent reading from the early years.
- Staff identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, ensuring they receive appropriate support and achieve well.
- Personal development is well considered, with pupils gaining resilience and independence through experiences like residential trips and community roles.
- Most parents are delighted, commenting that the school ‘fosters a wonderful community’ and provides an ‘amazingly supportive environment’.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not used effectively across the school; the most important knowledge pupils need to remember is not checked on consistently.
- Where assessment information is available, it is not used well enough to consider next steps in learning, meaning some pupils do not build their knowledge as well as they might.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of GL2 7HG, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT