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The Lion Works School

The Lion Works School, Poole
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The Lion Works School

543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Poole, BH12 5AD

An independent special school in Poole.

Other independent special school
Pupils
42
Ages
11-18
Attainment 8
3.3

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2023/24 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.17
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The Lion Works School

The Lion Works School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 11 responses), 82% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.3. The school has around 42 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, BH12 5AD | More schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Frequently asked questions about The Lion Works School

What do parents say about The Lion Works School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 11 responses): 82% of parents would recommend The Lion Works School.
What are The Lion Works School's latest exam results?
The Lion Works School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Lion Works School located?
The Lion Works School is a secondary school in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BH12 5AD).
How many pupils attend The Lion Works School?
The Lion Works School has around 42 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Lion Works School with other schools?
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