The Lion Works School

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
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
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

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

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree36%
disagree0%
strongly disagree9%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree36%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree45%
agree45%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know9%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree18%
agree27%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know9%
not applicable45%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree64%
agree9%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know9%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree73%
agree9%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes100%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree64%
agree36%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree55%
agree45%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree18%
disagree0%
strongly disagree9%
don't know18%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree73%
agree18%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree18%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know9%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree27%
disagree9%
strongly disagree9%
don't know9%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree55%
agree36%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes91%
no9%

Ethnicity

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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