The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 129
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 38.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Claudia Thiele (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarriotts School
Secondary · Very close
Bedwell Primary School
Primary · 389m away
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 495m away
Stevenage Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 657m away
Camps Hill Primary School
Primary · 657m away
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 851m away
Lodge Farm Primary School
Primary · 868m away
Ashtree Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lonsdale School's Ofsted rating?
Lonsdale School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lonsdale School?
Lonsdale School currently has 129 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lonsdale School take?
Lonsdale School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Lonsdale School?
Lonsdale School is in Stevenage, SG2 8UT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lonsdale School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lonsdale School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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