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Lakeside Primary School Catchment Area

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

Lakeside Primary School is a community primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 530 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

530

Pupils

630

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Lakeside Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lakeside Primary School?

The catchment area for Lakeside Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Lakeside Primary School is set by Gloucestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Gloucestershire catchment area documents →

Lakeside Primary School: 630 places, 84% filled: places available

Lakeside Primary School has a published admission number of 630 places. 530 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 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. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Cheltenham.

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

Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Lakeside Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HR
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
14.9% of pupils
DfE URN
115594

Other Primary Schools in Cheltenham

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

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Lakeside 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: Lakeside Primary School

What is the catchment area for Lakeside Primary School?

The catchment area for Lakeside Primary School is the geographic zone Gloucestershire 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. Gloucestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lakeside Primary School oversubscribed?

Lakeside Primary School has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 530 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Gloucestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Lakeside Primary School?

Admission to Lakeside Primary School is managed by Gloucestershire. 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 School cover?

Lakeside Primary School is a primary school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 4-11. 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 School?

Lakeside Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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