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Lakes Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lakes Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 271 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

271

Pupils

315

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Lakes Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lakes Primary School?

The catchment area for Lakes Primary School is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Lakes Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Redcar and Cleveland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redcar and Cleveland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Redcar and Cleveland catchment area documents →

Lakes Primary School: 315 places, 86% filled: places available

Lakes Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 271 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 315 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 46.2% of pupils at Lakes Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Redcar.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Redcar and Cleveland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Redcar and Cleveland school admissions →

Lakes Primary School: School Information

Full address
West Dyke Road, Redcar, TS10 4JH
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
46.2% of pupils
DfE URN
145665

Other Primary Schools in Redcar

If Lakes Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Redcar are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lakes Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Lakes Primary School

What is the catchment area for Lakes Primary School?

The catchment area for Lakes Primary School is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lakes Primary School oversubscribed?

Lakes Primary School has a capacity of 315 places and currently has 271 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Redcar and Cleveland.

What is the admissions policy for Lakes Primary School?

Admission to Lakes Primary School is managed by Redcar and Cleveland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lakes Primary School cover?

Lakes Primary School is a primary school in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lakes Primary School?

Lakes Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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