The Lion Works School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Address | 543 Wallisdown Road, Dorset, BH12 5AD |
| School Website | www.thelionworksschool.org |
| Telephone | 1202113707 |
| URN | 148031 |
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 Date | Ofsted 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 Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 July 2025 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 07 January 2025 | Additional inspection | View |
| 21 May 2024 | Additional inspection | View |
| 21 November 2023 | Standard inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 17 November 2022 | Additional inspection | View |
| 15 March 2022 | Standard inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 15 December 2020 | Pre-registration inspection | View |
| 16 September 2020 | Pre-registration inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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