129
Pupils · 2024/25
5%
EAL · 2024/25
54%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 06/11/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityHertfordshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.5:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Lonsdale School · All-through · Hertfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
129
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.5
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
5%
FSM eligible
39%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
16%
Persistent absence
54%
Contact
Address
Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT
Local authority
Hertfordshire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 129 | 7.3 | 100% | 5% | 39% | 16% | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 112 | 6.4 | 100% | 2% | 41% | 15% | 53% |
| 2022/23 | 112 | 6.1 | 100% | 2% | 41% | 14% | 53% |
| 2021/22 | 106 | 6.2 | 100% | 3% | 43% | 16% | 62% |
| 2020/21 | 107 | 6.4 | 100% | 5% | 39% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 104 | 6.6 | 100% | 6% | 46% | 12% | 43% |
| 2017/18 | 86 | 6.9 | 100% | 5% | 42% | 16% | 54% |
| 2016/17 | 81 | 5.3 | 100% | 5% | 38% | 15% | 62% |
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