Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary

URN: 119013 • Deal CT14 8DW

Overview

Name
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary
URN
119013
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
48.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kevin Dunk Sarah Appleby (since 2025)
Telephone
01304381906
Website
Visit
Address
Ringwould Road, Deal CT14 8DW

Summary

Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is an independent special school located in Deal, Kent, catering to students aged 10 to 16 with a range of additional needs, including social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, autism spectrum disorders, and moderate learning difficulties. With a capacity for 36 students, the school currently supports 29 pupils, providing a nurturing environment where individual needs are met through personalized educational programs.

The school emphasizes a calm and supportive atmosphere, fostering positive relationships between staff and students. A key aspect of the curriculum is teaching students to take responsibility for their behavior and its consequences, promoting personal growth and social responsibility. The school works closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure that students are equipped to make positive choices for their future.

Learning Opportunities also encourages student participation through a school council, allowing pupils to voice their opinions and influence school decisions. The school’s core values—tolerance, courage, friendship, respect, and patience—are integral to its ethos, promoting an inclusive community where students can thrive academically and socially.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
10 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
36
Pupils
29
Boys
20
Girls
9
FSM %
Open date
1993-04-13
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 29 20 9 36
2024-09-11 30 24 6 36
2023-09-11 33 27 6 36 0.00
2022-09-11 33 27 6 36 0.00
2021-09-11 29 23 6 36 0.00
2020-09-11 32 22 10 36 0.00

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