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Lakeside Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Lakeside Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Derby , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 615 pupils, and a capacity of 675 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

615

Pupils

675

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Lakeside Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 91% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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Lakeside Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
877 London Road, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 8UY
Local authority
Derby
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
42.9% of pupils
DfE URN
146080

Other Primary Schools in Derby

If Lakeside Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Derby are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lakeside Primary Academy

Is Lakeside Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Lakeside Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 675 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lakeside Primary Academy?

Admission to Lakeside Primary Academy is managed by Derby. 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 Lakeside Primary Academy cover?

Lakeside Primary Academy is a primary school in Derby, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lakeside Primary Academy?

Lakeside Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.