Lonsdale School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
112
AGES
3 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(05/11/2019)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.4:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
53.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
1.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
40.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Brittain Way
Stevenage
SG2 8UT
01438726999

School Description

Pupils tell us they are really proud of their school. They feel safe, happy and accepted for who they are. They feel that they are seen as young people, not just children with sometimes complex physical or neurological disabilities. As one pupil stated: ‘It’s a good place in general, quite unique, works slightly differently and takes on board learning ability not just physical disability.’ Pupils enjoy the additional opportunities the school offers them. This has included residential visits abroad, working towards schemes such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award up to Gold level and activities such as theatre trips and skiing. Pupils are secure in feeling safe and how to keep themselves safe. They enjoy the responsibilities of being anti-bullying ambassadors and members of the school well-being group. They want everyone to have a friend or someone to talk to. The behaviour of pupils is generally very good, and they settle well into the expectations of the school. Pupils of all ages stated that they had no concerns about bullying and knew what to do if they felt worried. Those with the most complex needs, who need assistive technology to voice their views, feel well supported and able to join in and reach their highest achievements.

Lonsdale School Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Strongly Agree 25% Agree 75% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>75, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 58% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 17% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>58, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Strongly Agree 17% Agree 67% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>67, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 0% Strongly Agree 42% Agree 25% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>0, "strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 50% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Strongly Agree 25% Agree 58% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>58, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 58% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>58, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 23-03-2023

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