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Lakeside School

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Lakeside School

Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN

Community special school · Ages 2–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

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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

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Jul 2023 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Oct 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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