LVS Hassocks
URN: 135930 • Hassocks BN6 9HT
Overview
- Name
- LVS Hassocks
- URN
- 135930
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Borland (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01273832901
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- London Road, Hassocks BN6 9HT
Summary
LVS Hassocks is an independent special school located in Hassocks, West Sussex, catering to autistic students aged 11-19. With a current enrolment of 88 pupils and a capacity of 100, the school provides a structured and supportive environment designed to meet the unique needs of its students. Recognised as the ISA SEND School of the Year for 2023, LVS Hassocks focuses on fostering academic and vocational skills through a tailored curriculum that emphasises a 'stage not age' approach.
The school operates on a tranquil 36-acre campus, offering a range of therapeutic support, including on-site Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. This integrated approach helps students develop coping strategies for anxiety while enhancing their learning experience. LVS Hassocks aims to prepare students for future employment by providing opportunities for work experience and qualifications such as GCSEs, A-levels, and BTECs.
Community engagement is a key aspect of LVS Hassocks, with regular open days and visits for parents to explore the school environment. The school prioritises the emotional and physical wellbeing of its students, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary for a healthy and fulfilling life beyond school.
The school operates on a tranquil 36-acre campus, offering a range of therapeutic support, including on-site Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. This integrated approach helps students develop coping strategies for anxiety while enhancing their learning experience. LVS Hassocks aims to prepare students for future employment by providing opportunities for work experience and qualifications such as GCSEs, A-levels, and BTECs.
Community engagement is a key aspect of LVS Hassocks, with regular open days and visits for parents to explore the school environment. The school prioritises the emotional and physical wellbeing of its students, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary for a healthy and fulfilling life beyond school.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hurstpierpoint College (42.9)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 8 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 88
- Boys
- 66
- Girls
- 22
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2009-07-31
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 88 | 66 | 22 | 100 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 61 | 43 | 18 | 100 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 64 | 48 | 16 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 64 | 48 | 16 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 56 | 43 | 13 | 100 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 47 | 38 | 9 | 100 | 0.00 |
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