The Lioncare School

URN: 131356 • Hove BN3 5HD

Overview

Name
The Lioncare School
URN
131356
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
52.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dale Brown (since 2025) , School Manager
Telephone
01273734164
Website
Visit
Address
87 Payne Avenue, Hove BN3 5HD

Summary

The Lioncare School, located in Hove, is an independent special school catering to children aged 6 to 15 with complex emotional and social needs. With a capacity of 17 pupils, the school provides a therapeutic educational environment aimed at helping children who have faced trauma, neglect, or chaotic situations. The ethos of the school revolves around integrating therapeutic practices into everyday learning, enabling students to develop coping mechanisms and emotional resilience.

The curriculum at The Lioncare School is designed to support the individual needs of each child, focusing on both academic and personal development. The school employs a holistic approach, fostering a sense of belonging and community among students, which is essential for their growth and integration into family settings or independent living.

In addition to educational support, The Lioncare Group offers various therapeutic services, including residential care and consultancy, to ensure a comprehensive support system for children and their families. The school actively seeks to empower children, helping them to navigate their challenges and become valued members of their communities.

Key details

LA
Brighton and Hove
Age range
6 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
17
Pupils
16
Boys
7
Girls
9
FSM %
Open date
1997-09-29
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 16 7 9 17
2024-09-11 11 6 5 17
2023-09-11 14 7 7 17 0.00
2022-09-11 14 7 7 17 0.00
2021-09-11 14 7 7 17 0.00
2020-09-11 14 6 8 17 0.00

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