Lakeside School

Lakeside School continues to excel as an outstanding institution, helping pupils who often arrive feeling discouraged regain confidence and enthusiasm for their education. The dedicated staff provide an effective, bespoke educational experience that meets the diverse needs of pupils, ensuring nearly all of them transition successfully to further education. The strong emphasis on communication, social skills, and mental health significantly enhances pupils' overall development, leading to commendable behaviour and engagement in school activities.

Strengths

• Exceptional staff effectiveness in transforming pupils' confidence and resilience.
• Broad curriculum ensures relevant qualifications for pupils' aspirations.
• Strong relationships between teachers and pupils based on trust and respect.
• Consistently effective teaching practices across all subjects.
• High level of adult support fosters a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Inspirational outreach work supports pupil well-being immediately upon joining.
• Well-planned career guidance empowers pupils towards future aspirations.

In 2024–25 pupils at Lakeside School attended 68.5% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 69.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 38.0% of pupils at Lakeside School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Lakeside School had 4.6 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 23.4% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Lakeside School had 97 pupils, 99.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Lakeside School received £36,492 and spent £35,732 for each of its 97 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £182,000 (£1,873 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Lakeside School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Lakeside School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.

When was Lakeside School last inspected by Ofsted?

Lakeside School was last inspected in January 2024.

How many pupils does Lakeside School have?

Lakeside School has 97 pupils on roll.

What age range does Lakeside School cover?

Lakeside School for pupils aged 10 to 16.

What are Lakeside School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 14.1, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Lakeside School?

Lakeside School is at Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW.