Lakes Primary School
Redcar, TS10 4JH · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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35th of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.5/10 against 1,515 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lakes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in table tennis, cricket, netball, running, football, gymnastics, and dance, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 267 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Lakes Primary School
Overview
Lakes Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils are enthusiastic about their learning. Leaders have developed an effective and ambitious curriculum, supported by staff who maintain high expectations and deliver content clearly. The school is well led, with staff feeling supported and pupils behaving well in a calm and orderly setting.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending and feel safe, with bullying incidents being infrequent and well managed.
- Teachers explain new content clearly and use assessment to identify pupils struggling to grasp concepts, providing extra help before moving on.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff accessing high-quality phonics training and providing appropriate books for practice.
- Leaders provide rich cultural experiences, such as visits to theatres and places of worship, helping pupils understand mutual respect.
- Staff manage behaviour consistently, and routines are well understood by pupils, including those in the early years.
Areas to improve
- Some additional reading sessions do not focus precisely on building pupils’ knowledge in phonics, meaning a minority of pupils do not catch up as quickly as they could.
- Leaders of wider curriculum subjects, such as physical education, have not had time to track their subjects effectively due to staff absences, leaving them unsure of curriculum implementation.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems, efficient processes for acting on concerns, and staff receiving effective training to enhance their knowledge.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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
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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
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