The Lion Works School

A other independent special school school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Lion Works School.

, BH125AD Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
543 Wallisdown Road
Poole
, BH125AD

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148031
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Special
Address
543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, BH12 5AD
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
70 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
23
Special Educational Needs
82.6% (19 pupils)

Calculated Fields

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
2 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
3
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
23 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambition Resilience Community engagement

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher welcomes readers to The Lion Works School, describing it as a small, unique independent specialist setting focused on ARC values (Ambition, Resilience and Community engagement), offering both academic and vocational routes to reduce learning barriers and foster belonging.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Inter-school sports competitions Daily sports sessions

Facilities

Small, vibrant and creative space designed to manage sensory inputs Environment designed to be non-institutional while providing a predictable but varied sensory load Outdoor Education programme delivered in partnership with specialist providers

Curriculum Highlights

GCSEs and BTEC qualifications offered at Key Stage 4 Mastery-based Maths in Key Stage 3 with GCSE/Functional Skills options in Key Stage 4 English with a mastery model; GCSE English language and literature at Key Stage 4 KS3 Science taught with over-learning mastery; KS4 options include GCSE or BTEC science History and Geography at KS3; GCSE in humanities at KS4 Art and Design with 2D/3D/digital art; enterprise projects Physical and Outdoor Education with daily sport and inter-school competitions; Outdoor Education with specialist providers Life Skills through PSHE and RSE; cooking, cleaning and community tasks Music with instruments and vocational qualifications in Music and Music Production (KS4) ICT with vocational qualifications; Citizenship and Community Duke of Edinburgh Awards (Bronze and Silver) at KS4 Excellence Afternoons (KS3) on Tuesdays to extend beyond the curriculum

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are multi-stage: Stage 1 EHCP application and consultation; Stage 2 two half-day assessment dates with one-to-one activity, lessons and a lunch break; Stage 3 Headteacher feedback report within 48 hours following assessment, which may offer placement or provide reasons why it may not be in the child’s best interest; the report goes to the local authority case officer, and there is an appeal process if not satisfied; contact admissions-team at [email protected] for bookings and information.

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