The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 112
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Lynnette Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStanborough School
Secondary · Very close
Applecroft School
Primary · 705m away
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Primary · 830m away
Creswick Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Peartree Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Ludwick Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Green Lanes Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Holwell Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lakeside School's Ofsted rating?
Lakeside School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lakeside School?
Lakeside School currently has 112 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lakeside School take?
Lakeside School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Lakeside School?
Lakeside School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lakeside School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lakeside School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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