Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit in Newport, Isle of Wight, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 47 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 47
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Hatherley (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 2 September 2002
- Free school meals
- 68.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Isle of Wight
- School reference (URN)
- 133744
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Isle of Wight council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, January 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, October 2023).
Contact and getting there
Albany Road, Newport, PO30 5HZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 0.1 miles
- Carisbrooke College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.8 miles
- Medina House School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
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Questions about Lionheart School
How do I get a place at Lionheart School?
Places at Lionheart School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Isle of Wight council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Lionheart School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Lionheart School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2026 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Lionheart School?
Albany Road, Newport, PO30 5HZ, in Isle of Wight.
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