Welcome to
Lakeside School

We are dedicated to providing our children with a creative, caring and innovative learning environment, where they able to achieve their full potential

Welcome to
Lakeside School

We are dedicated to providing our children with a creative, caring and innovative learning environment, where they able to achieve their full potential

ADHD, ASD, SEMH, SLCN
5-13
Day,
52 Week
Boys & Girls

Term Dates

Find our term time and holiday dates for the current academic year here.

Our School Offer

Find out more about our ever growing offer to pupils and their families here.

Our Location

Lakeside School is located in Liverpool and pupils who attend our school travel from across the North West region.

We love having visitors and would welcome you to enjoy the Lakeside experience for yourself. To arrange a visit contact us directly.

To help you plan your journey download our location map here.

Click here to download our location map

Welcome from the Head Teacher

Our small, calm, nurturing environment provides pupils with the opportunities to thrive educationally, socially and behaviourally. We pride ourselves on offering our pupils a family orientated environment, safe in the knowledge that in order for pupils to make progress academically they need to feel comfortable in their surroundings.

Our highly trained specialist staff offer high levels of support and encourage pupils to become independent and productive members of society.

Our curriculum is individualised to each pupil. In addition to the provision of the full national curriculum, which includes intervention programmes where appropriate, we also offer our ‘Children’s Choice’ curriculum, which provides pupils with opportunities to develop skills and talents in areas such as golf, fishing, gardening, tennis, arts and crafts, rugby, horse riding, fitness, survival skills, dance, yoga and textiles.

We would be delighted to welcome you to the school to see for yourself our very special environment and the excellent work of our pupils.

Vicky Size

We are dedicated to:

The highest quality outcomes socially, emotionally and academically through a wide range of personalised opportunities.
Creating positive, safe and nurturing environments where pupils are valued as individuals and can develop their confidence, self-esteem, independence, self-discipline and respect.
Developing positive relationships between school, home and the wider community

Aims and Ethos

We are committed to providing our pupils with a happy, nurturing and motivating atmosphere for them to enjoy their learning and where they are encouraged to reach their potential.

Our unique school environment is the perfect backdrop for teaching and learning. Scroll through the images to take a look for yourself.

To take a full tour of our school please contact us directly.

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Our School at a Glance

In-house Speech and Language Therapist, Speech and Language Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Practitioner, Assistant Psychologist and Educational Psychologist, with access to the wider Witherslack Group Clinical Team.
A unique creative learning approach allows pupils to fully engage in the curriculum. Pupils are taught through creative projects where they immerse themselves in learning through a topic theme.
Judged as being outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (Jan 2017), with pupils making rapid progress and achieving exceptionally well over time.
A highly qualified staff team, all trained by Speech and Language Therapists & Occupational Therapists, as well as national accredited courses and trainers.
Small school (maximum 32 pupils) and small class groups (average size 6 pupils) with pupils grouped according to ability, where appropriate.
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Going for gold

We love to celebrate the successes and achievements of every one of our pupils.

In this short video, a parent of an ex-pupil of Lakeside School shares her families journey and how her son is now focused on making it to the 2024 Olympic Games.

Our Children's Home

When required, we are able to provide a complete 52 week wrap around care through our Witherslack Group partner children’s homes.

What makes our school unique?

From our tailored curriculum to exploring the news that has us jumping for joy, start your search to explore what makes us truly unique.

Creative Learning

To fully engage our pupils we provide them with a curriculum that puts creativity at the heart of learning.

SEN Information Report

We understand you will have plenty of questions when considering the best school for your child. Our report attempts to answer many of these.

Key Stages & Curriculum

Latest News

Keep up to date with the latest goings on at our school. Stories of success, achievement and developments; the good news never stops.

Our Unique ITAC Approach

Stories of Success

Staffing

Awards and Accreditations

We are part of Witherslack Group

We are proud to be part of Witherslack Group, the leading provider of inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success.

Witherslack Group provide specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions; Asperger’s Syndrome; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.

Our story

Find out who we are, what we do and how we make a difference to so many lives by watching this short animation.

Events

For a full list of events offering expert advice and support on a wide range of SEN topics click here.

Resources

Explore the ever-growing range of podcasts, videos and downloads that provide hints and tips to support you and your family.

Careers

Working at Witherslack Group means that you have the opportunity to play a vital part in changing the lives of children and young people. Explore the latest roles across our Group here.

Make an enquiry

Whether you are interested in your child attending our school or just want to know more information about our offer, contact our team.

0151 487 7211

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“Lakeside is a super school that has made such a difference to our child.”

Parent

“My child is the happiest he has ever been and has come on leaps and bounds since he started. I would recommend Lakeside School to any parent without hesitation.”

Parent