Applecroft School vs Lakeside School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Applecroft School
Welwyn Garden City
Lakeside School
Welwyn Garden City
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Community special school
Age Range
3–11
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
454
115
Capacity
450
105
Occupancy
101%
110%
FSM %
9.2%
29.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Outstanding
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Nov 2023
Jul 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
86%
0%
KS2 Maths
81%
0%
KS2 Writing
81%
0%