The Lion Works School is a not applicable school in Poole, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It has a religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Lion Works School currently has around 42 pupils on roll, which is about 60% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69% boys and 31% girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | 543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, BH12 5AD |
| Website: | www.thelionworksschool.org |
| Telephone: | 01202113707 |
| School Type: | Other independent special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Justine Collinson |
| Religious character: | |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 148031 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 70 |
| Number of Pupils: | 42 |
| Number of Boys: | 29 |
| Number of Girls: | 13 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorside Academy Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Junior School Andrews Close , Springwater Road BH11 8HB | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary Academy Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathlands Primary School Springwater Road , BH11 8HB | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinidad First School Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HY | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alderney Middle School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 698 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorside Primary School Evering Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4JG | - not rated | 760 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole Sancreed Road , Parkstone BH12 4DZ | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Branksome Heath Junior School Livingstone Road , Parkstone BH12 3DX | - not rated | 2,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haymoor Junior School Ashdown Close , Canford Heath BH17 8WG | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rossmore Community College Herbert Avenue , Parkstone BH12 4HS | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aldhelm's Academy Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HS | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakmead College of Technology Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Academy Duck Lane , BH11 9JJ | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LeAF Studio Holloway Avenue , BH11 9JW | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Institute At Bournemouth Wallisdown Road , BH12 5HH | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion Works School 543 Wallisdown Road , Poole BH12 5AD | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchelsea School Guernsey Road , Parkstone BH12 4LL | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay School 160 Herbert Avenue , BH12 4HU | - not rated | 1,553 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stillbrook Lodge Independent Montessori Primary School Dad Atkins Centre , Butchers Coppice BH11 9JW | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langside School Langside Avenue , Parkstone BH12 5BN | 3out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.