Where is The Lioncare School located?

The Lioncare School is a secondary school in Hove, Brighton and Hove (BN3 5HD).

How many pupils attend The Lioncare School?

The Lioncare School has around 16 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Lioncare School with other schools?

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Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Lioncare School

87 Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HD

Other independent special school

Pupils

Ages

6-16

Capacity

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection

ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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