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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in all key stages, although some could be more challenged.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good; they value education and take pride in their work.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers and leaders constantly adapt to ensure slower progress pupils achieve well.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate feedback and respond well to challenges to improve.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Effective planning and understanding of individual needs ensure good progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching assistants are highly capable, and external specialist staff need more rigorous progress checks.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents have opportunities to communicate with staff and participate actively.
Communication with Parents: School has a keen interest in students' welfare and maintains good communication with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents believe the school cares deeply about their children鈥檚 welfare.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders promote a culture of support and open communication.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders set high standards, and the leadership team drives rapid improvements.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Incidents of bullying are rare and dealt with promptly and effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils display good behavior and support one another.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school is a safe and welcoming environment with high priority on safety.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils access music-based curriculums and other activities tailored to individual needs.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Effective use of additional funding promotes sport and diverse activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Early years need better outdoor play areas to enhance independent play.
Career Counselling Services: Post-16 learners can access various courses and work-related learning.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Transition arrangements to college are well managed and supported.
Support for SEND: All pupils have special educational needs for physical and neurological disabilities with strong support systems.
Subjects Offered: Pupils can access various examination courses but need more options in GCSE and a broader range of subjects.
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About Us
Lonsdale School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 112 students from age 3-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 5 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for Lonsdale School.
We at Lonsdale are all incredibly proud of our school, what it stands for, and everything that our students accomplish.
Lonsdale is a thriving, pleasant, and energetic community.
Three things in particular matter to those of us who study, teach, and work here: conviction, aspiration, and community.
Belief, as we all share a vision for a school that is open, welcoming, and able to meet the needs of each and every one of our students.
The Lonsdale family is comprised of all of us.
We also pay attention to the arts and sports.
We take our students outside of the classroom to learn, participate, and contribute to the world around them. We are a National Wheelchair Hub school and Youth Sport Trust Innovation school, and we have connections with artistic organisations.
We want to make sure that the students at Lonsdale have the knowledge and credentials, the fortitude, and the self-assurance to seize the numerous chances that lie in front of them.
Learning for life at Lonsdale.
So let this be my invitation for you to look at our website more thoroughly and discover what makes us unique.
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We at Lonsdale are all incredibly proud of our school, what it stands for, and everything that our students accomplish.
Lonsdale is a thriving, pleasant, and energetic community.
Three things in particular matter to those of us who study, teach, and work here: conviction, aspiration, and community.
Belief, as we all share a vision for a school that is open, welcoming, and able to meet the needs of each and every one of our students.
The Lonsdale family is comprised of all of us.
We also pay attention to the arts and sports.
We take our students outside of the classroom to learn, participate, and contribute to the world around them. We are a National Wheelchair Hub school and Youth Sport Trust Innovation school, and we have connections with artistic organisations.
We want to make sure that the students at Lonsdale have the knowledge and credentials, the fortitude, and the self-assurance to seize the numerous chances that lie in front of them.
Learning for life at Lonsdale.
So let this be my invitation for you to look at our website more thoroughly and discover what makes us unique.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-18 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.5 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 82 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.72% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 89% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 78% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 78% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 9% 1 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.23 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 92% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.75 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 10% | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.07 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 83% | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
5 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lonsdale School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1