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Lakeside Primary Academy
877 London Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8UY, Derby
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.6 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
615
Capacity
675
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a pupil population of 615, the school has shown that 48% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 85% nationally. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating there are areas needing development. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 71% of respondents recommending the school, suggesting a need for further engagement and improvement in the community's perception.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
School keeps me informed
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child feels safe
82%
Progress is communicated
76%
School has high expectations
73%
I'd recommend this school
71%
Behaviour is good
69%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.6%
White Other10.1%
Black African9.9%
Asian Indian5.7%
Mixed Other4.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Other3.6%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.90461, -1.44318 · DE24 8UY
School details
Local authorityDerby
RegionEast Midlands
URN146080
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Lakeside Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lakeside Primary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Lakeside Primary Academy a good school?
Lakeside Primary Academy scores 4.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lakeside Primary Academy?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lakeside Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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