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Lionheart School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
person Mr Andrew Hatherley (Headteacher)
location_onNewport, PO30 5HZ
language Visit Website phone 01983300333
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Expected standard

Inspected 2026

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Students

39

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Age Range

11-16

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Lionheart School is a Pupil referral unit secondary school in Newport, serving ages 11-16. Assessed at Expected standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection.

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School Summary

Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit in Newport, Isle of Wight, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 47 pupils on roll, of whom 68% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Expected standard. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Expected standard, behaviour and attitudes Strong standard, personal development Strong standard, and leadership and management Strong standard.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

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Specialist Provision Assessment Context

Because Lionheart School is a specialist or alternative provision setting, pupils often follow tailored curricula rather than standard national GCSE or SAT benchmarks. National attainment figures below may be suppressed or reflect small cohorts.

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026
Stayed in Education / Employment

50%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)50%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment0%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)50%
2025
Stayed in Education / Employment

16.7%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)16.7%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment0%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16.7%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

53.3%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)33.3%
Apprenticeships0%
Employment20%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)33.3%

Ofsted History

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Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations
S5 Inspection REIF Report Card
Report Card
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Curriculum & Teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance & Behaviour
Strong standard
Personal Development
Strong standard
Inclusion
Strong standard
Leadership & Governance
Strong standard
verified_user Safeguarding: Met
S5 Inspection Legacy
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good
verified_user Safeguarding: Met Latest Ungraded: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
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Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good

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