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Lakeside School Catchment Area

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

Lakeside School is a community special not applicable school in Eastleigh, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 10-16, with 100 pupils, and a capacity of 97 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

10-16

Age range

100

Pupils

97

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Lakeside School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Lakeside School?

The catchment area for Lakeside School is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Hampshire 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 School is set by Hampshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 100 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 97 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hampshire 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 School: at or above its 97 place limit

Lakeside School has a published admission number of 97 places. 100 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 97 places. Hampshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 63% of pupils at Lakeside 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 Eastleigh.

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

Hampshire 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 Hampshire school admissions →

Lakeside School: School Information

Full address
Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DW
Local authority
Hampshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10-16 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
63% of pupils
DfE URN
116603

Other Not applicable Schools in Eastleigh

If Lakeside School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Eastleigh are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Lakeside 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 School

What is the catchment area for Lakeside School?

The catchment area for Lakeside School is the geographic zone Hampshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Hampshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Lakeside School oversubscribed?

Yes, Lakeside School currently has 100 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 97 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Lakeside School?

Admission to Lakeside School is managed by Hampshire. 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 School cover?

Lakeside School is a not applicable school in Eastleigh, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 10-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lakeside School?

Lakeside School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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