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Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeSpecial school, Other independent special school
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Address543 Wallisdown Road, Dorset, BH12 5AD
School Websitewww.thelionworksschool.org
Telephone1202113707
URN148031

School Census

Total 23
Girls/Boys 6/17
Girls/Boys Ratio 26.1%/73.9%
% pupils where English not first language None
No. pupils eligible for free school meals None
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 0.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/11/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start DateOfsted Rating
21/11/2023 Requires improvement
15/03/2022 Inadequate
Inspection Date 21/11/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 15/03/2022
Quality of Education
Behaviour and Attitudes
Personal Development
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
08 July 2025Standard inspection: GoodView
07 January 2025Additional inspectionView
21 May 2024Additional inspectionView
21 November 2023Standard inspection: Requires ImprovementView
17 November 2022Additional inspectionView
15 March 2022Standard inspection: InadequateView
15 December 2020Pre-registration inspectionView
16 September 2020Pre-registration inspectionView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 14.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 0.00%
Entering EBacc 0.00%
EBacc average point score 1.33
Progress 8 NP
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 8.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 0%
Entering EBacc 0%
EBacc average point score 0.64
Progress 8 NP
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score SUPP
Grade 5 or above in English and maths SUPP
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 SUPP
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score SUPP
Progress 8 NP

Ethnicity

Nearby Schools

Manorside Academy

(0.36 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Evering Avenue, , BH12 4JG

Winchelsea School

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: Guernsey Road, , BH12 4LL