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Lonsdale School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.7 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
129
Capacity
132
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 89%, this school demonstrates a supportive environment for students aged 3 to 18. However, academic performance shows significant room for improvement, as evidenced by the low GCSE attainment scores and lack of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parents looking for a nurturing atmosphere might find it appealing, but should consider the academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 26 January 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (28 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School supports development
86%
School keeps me informed
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
School has high expectations
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.2%
Mixed Other3.9%
White Irish3.9%
White Other3.9%
Asian Indian3.9%
Black African3.9%
Black Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Location
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51.90356, -0.17639 · SG2 8UT
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117679
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.lonsdale.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lonsdale School rated by Ofsted?
Lonsdale School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2016.
Is Lonsdale School a good school?
Lonsdale School scores 34.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lonsdale School?
Based on 28 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lonsdale School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lonsdale School in GCSEs?
Lonsdale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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