Special schoolData as of May 2026

Lakeside School

Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN

Community special school

Pupils

112

Ages

2-19

FSM

30.3%

Capacity

105

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Lakeside School

Lakeside School is a secondary school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 112 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lakeside School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2023 — School remains Outstanding
Oct 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Lakeside School

What is Lakeside School's Ofsted rating?

Lakeside School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.

What are Lakeside School's latest exam results?

Lakeside School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Lakeside School located?

Lakeside School is a secondary school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (AL8 6YN).

How many pupils attend Lakeside School?

Lakeside School has around 112 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Lakeside School with other schools?

View Lakeside School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.