Lakelands Primary School
URN: 147844 • Colchester CO3 8AJ
Overview
- Name
- Lakelands Primary School
- URN
- 147844
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Koulla Anslow (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01206484033
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wagtail Mews, Colchester CO3 8AJ
Summary
Lakelands Primary School is a mixed free school located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrolment of 269 pupils and a capacity of 420. Established in September 2020, the school aims to create a vibrant and nurturing educational environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. The school’s ethos is built around values such as mutual respect, positive relationships, and community involvement, fostering a sense of pride and responsibility among its pupils.
The curriculum at Lakelands is designed to provide engaging and meaningful learning experiences across a range of subjects, including the arts, humanities, physical education, and computing. Personal, social, and emotional learning is integral to the curriculum, with a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing. The school is committed to inclusivity and works within the Chelmsford Learning Partnership to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Lakelands Primary School encourages pupils to become confident and compassionate members of society, preparing them for future educational challenges. The school emphasizes the importance of community and aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the world.
The curriculum at Lakelands is designed to provide engaging and meaningful learning experiences across a range of subjects, including the arts, humanities, physical education, and computing. Personal, social, and emotional learning is integral to the curriculum, with a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing. The school is committed to inclusivity and works within the Chelmsford Learning Partnership to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Lakelands Primary School encourages pupils to become confident and compassionate members of society, preparing them for future educational challenges. The school emphasizes the importance of community and aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the world.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Reception 2026 - Now Taking Bookings Read More (calendar)
- Full School Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Celebrating Colchester Through Poetry: A Collaborative Project Read more Pinned News (calendar)
- Harvest Festival Read more Pinned News (calendar)
- Year 1's Exciting Adventure at Colchester Zoo! Read more News (calendar)
- Welcome to our new website Read more News (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Home Farm Primary School (75.6)
- Hamilton Primary School (75.4)
- Home Farm Primary School (75.1)
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (74.0)
- Great Bentley Primary School (73.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 269
- Boys
- 123
- Girls
- 146
- FSM %
- 15.60
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 269 | 123 | 146 | 420 | 15.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 182 | 83 | 99 | 420 | 15.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 76 | 40 | 36 | 420 | 13.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 76 | 40 | 36 | 420 | 13.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 420 | 8.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 420 |
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