Open Special Mixed

Lonsdale School

Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT
129 Pupils
132 Capacity
3–18 Age Range
38.20% FSM %
81 Boys
48 Girls
About Lonsdale School

Located in Stevenage (SG2 8UT), Lonsdale School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 3–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Hertfordshire.

It has 129 pupils on roll. School capacity: 132. Current headteacher: Claudia Thiele.

Data for Lonsdale School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Stevenage
Parliamentary Constituency Stevenage
Ward Shephall
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016257
URN 117679
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Chandra Green Chair of Governors 22/09/2025 22/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ellen Barrow Governor 04/10/2023 04/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr William Beverley Governor 10/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Katherine Byrne Governor 01/05/2019 10/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Louise Huddleston Governor 12/10/2022 11/10/2026 Elected by school staff
Kofo Ibitoye Governor 04/10/2023 04/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Dr Sally Jarvis Governor 26/09/2024 25/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Julie Reddish Governor 04/10/2023 04/10/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Claudia Thiele Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Simon Thompson Governor 04/10/2023 04/10/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Abigail Wall Governor 12/10/2022 10/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Lonsdale School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
Lonsdale School has 129 pupils, with a capacity of 132.
Lonsdale School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
The Headteacher at Lonsdale School is Mrs Claudia Thiele.
Lonsdale School is at Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Lonsdale School: Has a sixth form.
Lonsdale School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claudia Thiele
Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117679
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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