112
Pupils · 2024/25
21%
EAL · 2024/25
37%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
The latest DfE performance data shown is from 2018/19. Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 19/07/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityHertfordshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio9.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Lakeside School · All-through · Hertfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
112
Pupil : teacher ratio
9.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
21%
FSM eligible
31%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
37%
Contact
Address
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN
Local authority
Hertfordshire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Sixth form — Key Stage 5
| Year | A-level APS | Avg grade | VA progress | AAB+ | Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018/19 | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not applicable | Not eligible | 4 |
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 112 | 9.7 | 100% | 21% | 31% | 11% | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 107 | 10.5 | 100% | 22% | 35% | 11% | 36% |
| 2022/23 | 92 | 9.0 | 100% | 24% | 33% | 11% | 34% |
| 2021/22 | 87 | 11.4 | 100% | 24% | 36% | 12% | 37% |
| 2020/21 | 67 | 9.1 | 100% | 21% | 34% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 70 | 7.2 | 100% | 16% | 33% | 10% | 33% |
| 2017/18 | 68 | 6.0 | 100% | 16% | 32% | 10% | 34% |
| 2016/17 | 67 | 6.2 | 100% | 12% | 30% | 10% | 31% |
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