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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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