Lonsdale School
URN: 117679 • Stevenage SG2 8UT
Overview
- Name
- Lonsdale School
- URN
- 117679
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claudia Thiele (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01438726999
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brittain Way, Stevenage SG2 8UT
Summary
Lonsdale School is a community special school located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, catering to 129 pupils aged 3 to 18 with physical and neurological impairments. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where each student can thrive, succeed, and prepare for adult life. With a focus on ambition, community, and empowerment, Lonsdale fosters a culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Lonsdale is designed to meet the unique and complex needs of its pupils, incorporating a varied and creative approach to teaching and learning. The school emphasizes the importance of learning beyond the classroom, promoting character development and social skills alongside academic achievement. Lonsdale also supports families in understanding their rights and entitlements, ensuring that students can engage fully as members of society.
Lonsdale School prides itself on its strong sense of community, where pupils, staff, and parents collaborate to create a nurturing environment. The school is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible learning experiences that empower students to believe in themselves and aspire for a positive future.
The curriculum at Lonsdale is designed to meet the unique and complex needs of its pupils, incorporating a varied and creative approach to teaching and learning. The school emphasizes the importance of learning beyond the classroom, promoting character development and social skills alongside academic achievement. Lonsdale also supports families in understanding their rights and entitlements, ensuring that students can engage fully as members of society.
Lonsdale School prides itself on its strong sense of community, where pupils, staff, and parents collaborate to create a nurturing environment. The school is committed to delivering high-quality, accessible learning experiences that empower students to believe in themselves and aspire for a positive future.
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Nearby alternatives
- Larwood School (60.2)
- Stevenage Education Support Centre (57.7)
- The Valley School (54.0)
- Greenside School (51.3)
- Larwood School (50.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 132
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 48
- FSM %
- 38.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 129 | 81 | 48 | 132 | 38.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 112 | 72 | 40 | 40.90 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 106 | 68 | 38 | 40.20 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 106 | 68 | 38 | 40.20 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 107 | 62 | 45 | 37.80 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 108 | 57 | 51 | 32.90 |
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