Lakeside School is a not applicable school in Welwyn Garden City, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Lakeside School currently has around 112 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.8% boys and 31.3% girls. Around 30.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.3%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 47.3%. african pupils make up about 12.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN |
| Website: | http://www.lakeside.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01707327410 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lynnette Johnson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117680 |
Ofsted inspection date: 02/10/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 105 |
| Number of Pupils: | 112 |
| Number of Boys: | 77 |
| Number of Girls: | 35 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 47.30% | 53 |
| African | 12.50% | 14 |
| Other White | 8.90% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 8.00% | 9 |
| Indian | 5.40% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 3.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 2,813 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applecroft School Applecroft Road , AL8 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applecroft School Applecroft Road , AL8 6JZ | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford Lemsford Village , AL8 7TR | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Creswick Primary & Nursery School Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Creswick Academy Sir John Newsom Way , AL7 4FL | 2out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | - not rated | 320 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Newsom School Oaken Grove , AL7 4TP | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.