Lonsdale School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Lonsdale School
Address: Brittain Way
Town/City: Stevenage
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG2 8UT
Telephone Number: 01438 726999
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 3-18
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claudia Thiele
Capacity: 132
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 128 (61% boys & 39% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.9%

SEN Provisions

  • PD - Physical Disability

Location and administration

URN: 117679
DfE Number: 919/7022
UKPRN: 10016257
UPRN: 10070254516
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Stevenage (E07000243)
Constituency: Stevenage (E14001516)
Electoral Ward: Shephall (E05015633)

Easting & Northing: 525556E, 224351N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 54' 15.1" N 0° 10' 34.45" W
Plus Code: 9C3XWR3F+MG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Ellen Barrow - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Mr William Beverley - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Katherine Byrne - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 May 2027.
  • Mrs Chandra Green - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Ms Louise Huddleston - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2026.
  • Kofo Ibitoye - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Dr Sally Jarvis - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Ms Julie Reddish - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Mrs Kshama Nirav Shah - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Mrs Claudia Thiele - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Simon Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Mrs Abigail Wall - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2025.