What did Ofsted judge Lakeside School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Lakeside School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Lakeside School?

Lakeside School has 115 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lakeside School take?

Lakeside School admits pupils aged 2 to 19.

Where is Lakeside School located?

Lakeside School is located in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN, Hertfordshire.

How does a child get a place at Lakeside School?

Lakeside School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lakeside School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 45.2% of pupils at Lakeside School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Lakeside School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lakeside School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Lakeside School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lakeside School?: Lakeside School has 115 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lakeside School take?: Lakeside School admits pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Lakeside School located?: Lakeside School is located in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN, Hertfordshire.
How does a child get a place at Lakeside School?: Lakeside School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lakeside School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 45.2% of pupils at Lakeside School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Lakeside School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lakeside School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Lakeside School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in October 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lakeside School?: Lakeside School has 115 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lakeside School take?: Lakeside School admits pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Lakeside School located?: Lakeside School is located in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN, Hertfordshire.
How does a child get a place at Lakeside School?: Lakeside School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lakeside School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 45.2% of pupils at Lakeside School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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