Compare Larwood School and Lonsdale School and Stevenage Education Support Centre

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Larwood School (Not applicable) in Stevenage; Lonsdale School (Not applicable) in Stevenage; Stevenage Education Support Centre (Not applicable) in Stevenage — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Larwood School, Lonsdale School and Stevenage Education Support Centre. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter, community special school and pupil referral unit type located around Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Stevenage Education Support Centre), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (Larwood School), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Stevenage Education Support Centre (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 55–60%, range 35–40%–75–80%; all within the Larwood Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	Larwood School SG1 5BZ	Lonsdale School SG2 8UT	Stevenage Education Support Centre SG2 9HQ
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location	Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 5BZ	Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 8UT	Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9HQ
Latest Ofsted	2 15 Jan 2023	2 29 Feb 2016	1 16 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	75–80% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	123	132	12
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Larwood Academy Trust	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.larwood.herts.sch.uk	www.lonsdale.herts.sch.uk	www.stevenage-esc.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01438236333	01438726999	01438369119
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Larwood School

SG1 5BZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 5BZ
Ofsted: 2 15 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Larwood Academy Trust
Website: www.larwood.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01438236333

Lonsdale School

SG2 8UT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 8UT
Ofsted: 2 29 Feb 2016
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.lonsdale.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01438726999

Stevenage Education Support Centre

SG2 9HQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 9HQ
Ofsted: 1 16 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 75–80% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.stevenage-esc.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01438369119

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.