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Lonsdale School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lonsdale School is a community special not applicable school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–18, with 129 pupils, and a capacity of 132 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–18

Age range

129

Pupils

132

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Lonsdale School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Lonsdale School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

Lonsdale School — School Information

Full address
Brittain Way, Stevenage, SG2 8UT
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–18 years
Free school meals
38.2% of pupils
DfE URN
117679

Other Not applicable Schools in Stevenage

If Lonsdale School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Stevenage are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lonsdale School

Is Lonsdale School oversubscribed?

Lonsdale School is operating close to its capacity of 132 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lonsdale School?

Admission to Lonsdale School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Lonsdale School cover?

Lonsdale School is a not applicable school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lonsdale School?

Lonsdale School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.