Lakeside School
Community special school · Ages 2–19 · Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Lakeside School is a special school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire for ages 2–19. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 19 July 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 115 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 31.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 19 July 2023
Strengths
- “Every day is a special day for pupils who attend Lakeside School.”
- “Pupils thrive because of the individual care and attention they receive.”
- “Adults have a deep understanding of the needs of each pupil.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
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- Aldwickbury School 4.8 mi No Ofsted grade
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