The Lioncare School is an independent special school approved under Section 41 in Hove, Brighton and Hove, for children and young people aged 6 to 16.
- Ages 6–16
- 13 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school (Section 41)
- Ages
- 6 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 13 (places for 17)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Dale Brown (School Manager)
- Opened
- 29 September 1997
- Council
- Brighton and Hove
- School reference (URN)
- 131356
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Brighton and Hove council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2024
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
87 Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about The Lioncare School
How do I get a place at The Lioncare School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult The Lioncare School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does The Lioncare School take?
Aged 6 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Lioncare School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is The Lioncare School?
87 Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HD, in Brighton and Hove.
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