Lakeside School
URN: 117680 • Welwyn Garden City AL8 6YN
Overview
- Name
- Lakeside School
- URN
- 117680
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lynnette Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01707327410
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6YN
Summary
Lakeside School is a community special school located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, catering to pupils aged 2-19 with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, and autism. The school has a capacity of 105 and currently serves 112 students, with a significant portion (30.30%) receiving free school meals. Lakeside is dedicated to providing a holistic and individualised approach to education, ensuring that each pupil's complex needs are met through tailored support.
The school prides itself on its experienced staff and has achieved six Outstanding grades from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. Lakeside also has expertise in accommodating pupils with hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and associated medical conditions. All students are placed at the school by the Local Authority and require a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education Health and Care Plan.
Serving a wide catchment area, Lakeside School fosters a supportive community environment where families feel valued and included. The school encourages parental involvement and provides resources for home education, reinforcing its ethos of collaboration and care. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
The school prides itself on its experienced staff and has achieved six Outstanding grades from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards. Lakeside also has expertise in accommodating pupils with hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and associated medical conditions. All students are placed at the school by the Local Authority and require a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education Health and Care Plan.
Serving a wide catchment area, Lakeside School fosters a supportive community environment where families feel valued and included. The school encourages parental involvement and provides resources for home education, reinforcing its ethos of collaboration and care. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- Governors Privacy Notice (governance)
- Governors Hub (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Induction Booklet (governance)
- Staff Wellbeing (governance)
- Staff (governance)
- Teacher Training (governance)
- Sensory Impairment (sen)
- Calendar of Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Knightsfield School (62.4)
- Knightsfield School (45.2)
- The Hyde School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 112
- Boys
- 77
- Girls
- 35
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 112 | 77 | 35 | 105 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 107 | 76 | 31 | 105 | 34.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 87 | 58 | 29 | 93 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 87 | 58 | 29 | 89 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 67 | 44 | 23 | 75 | 33.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 70 | 44 | 26 | 70 | 32.30 |
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