Lakeside Primary Academy
Doncaster, DN4 5ES · Doncaster · primary school
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70th of 88 primary schools in Doncaster we can score, 98 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 — 2.1/10 against 2,393 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lakeside Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Forest School and School Choir, attend the Hill House Art Workshop, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 379 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Lakeside Primary Academy
Overview
Lakeside Primary Academy is a school where pupils are “safe and happy” and demonstrate “caring and considerate” behaviour. The report highlights that the school has made “purposeful changes across the curriculum” which are effective, resulting in pupils who talk with “accurate understanding” about a range of subjects. Leaders have high ambitions for what pupils learn, and the school successfully supports those with special educational needs and/or disabilities to succeed alongside their peers.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised, with staff well trained in phonics and books “well matched to pupils’ phonics knowledge” to build fluency.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced” and consistently implemented, allowing pupils to “connect and build their knowledge” in subjects like mathematics and history.
- Pupils benefit from a “wide range of extra-curricular clubs,” including performing at the Royal Albert Hall, which positively impacts their character.
- The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils demonstrating a “deep understanding of democracy” and actively engaging in discussions about recycling and British values.
- Attendance is monitored effectively, and the school works successfully with parents to ensure pupils “attend well.”
Areas to improve
- Ensure activities in the early years outdoor provision are “closely aligned to the children’s learning needs” so children learn as much as they could.
- Ensure pupils with less positive attitudes towards learning “engage more with the curriculum” to maximise their learning in some areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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
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