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Lakeside School
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YN, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.7 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
112
Capacity
105
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted since 2013, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, scoring better than 80% of schools in the area. However, it's important to note that there is currently no published data on KS2 performance in reading, writing, and maths, indicating a potential area for improvement. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 2 to 19, making it a noteworthy option for families in Hertfordshire.
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Last inspected: 2 October 2013Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.3%
Black African12.5%
White Other8.9%
Asian Other8.0%
Asian Indian5.4%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Other1.8%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Location
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51.79189, -0.22308 · AL8 6YN
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117680
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.lakeside.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lakeside School rated by Ofsted?
Lakeside School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 October 2013.
Is Lakeside School a good school?
Lakeside School scores 79.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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