Lonsdale School
Details
| Age Range | 3-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Brittain Way, SG2 8UT |
| School Website | www.lonsdale.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1438726999 |
| URN | 117679 |
School Census
| Total | 112 |
| Girls/Boys | 41/71 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 36.6%/63.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 45 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/01/2016 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/01/2016 | Good |
| 22/10/2014 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 26/01/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/10/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 28 January 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 05 November 2019 | School inspection | View |
| 26 January 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 29 September 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 28 April 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 22 January 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 22 October 2014 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 07 December 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 May 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 June 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -8.6 |
| Writing Progress | -6.0 |
| Maths Progress | -10.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | 82 |
| Reading Progress | -2.9 |
| Writing Progress | -6.0 |
| Maths Progress | -3.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 75% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 67% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 0% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
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Ashtree Primary School and Nursery
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Peartree Spring Primary School
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Featherstone Wood Primary School
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