The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 42
- Capacity
- 60%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Head
- Miss Justine Collinson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
January 2025 | Inspection
Additional inspection
May 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
March 2022 | Inspection
Pre-registration inspection
December 2020 | Inspection
Pre-registration inspection
September 2020 | Inspection
Location
543 Wallisdown Road, Dorset, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Lion Works School's Ofsted rating?
The Lion Works School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Lion Works School?
The Lion Works School currently has 42 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Lion Works School take?
The Lion Works School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Lion Works School?
The Lion Works School is in Poole, BH12 5AD, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Lion Works School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Lion Works School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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