Lion Works School

Lion Works School We are an independent Special School that specialises in SEN academic and vocational excellence. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our school.

We are a highly progressive, proudly independent Special School. We are a small school and a truly warm community. We know each of our students on a very personal level and they know each and everyone of our team. The Lion Works School specialises in academic special educational needs teaching as well as having industry level vocational training facilities. We expect very high standards of conduct and commitment from our students and in exchange we offer a space in which students can genuinely achieve their potential without any preconceived notions as to what special education means. Our students will typically go on to either A - Level study or apprenticeship routes. Our students are capable of independent living as adults and effective employment. Our curriculum suits those students for whom mainstream settings have too many social or sensory demands, but who are still able to achieve age related expectations at the end of Key Stage 4. If you have any questions or would like to find out more then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

There's nothing quite like time spent in nature! Our students have been putting their creativity, communication and team...
30/09/2026

There's nothing quite like time spent in nature! Our students have been putting their creativity, communication and teamwork skills to the test, working together to build dens and bring their ideas to life on our wellbeing walks this term.

From sharing ideas to problem-solving and supporting one another, there's plenty of learning happening beyond the classroom! 💚

✨Roaring with Pride! ✨There’s something pretty special about seeing our classrooms full of students who are settled, eng...
23/09/2026

✨Roaring with Pride! ✨
There’s something pretty special about seeing our classrooms full of students who are settled, engaged and ready to learn.
Questions being asked. Ideas being shared. Work being completed. Students getting stuck in and making progress.
These everyday moments are what Ready to Learn is all about — being in the classroom, getting involved and making the most of every opportunity to learn.
And that’s definitely something to roar about!

BOOK LOOK AFTERNOON - WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBERWe are delighted to invite parents, carers and members of our school commu...
22/09/2026

BOOK LOOK AFTERNOON - WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

We are delighted to invite parents, carers and members of our school community to our upcoming Book Look Afternoon on Wednesday 30th September, from 3:30-6:00pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity to come into school and see what our students have been getting up to so far this term!

During the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to:

Take a look through your child’s work and see the progress they have been making
Meet and chat with teachers
Find out more about what your child is currently studying
Explore the curriculum and the learning taking place across the school
Celebrate the hard work, achievements and progress of our students

We would love to welcome as many parents, carers and members of our school community as possible.

We look forward to seeing you there!

14/09/2026

What a first week back!

JEANS FOR GENES DAY – Friday 18th September!We’re proud to be taking part in Jeans for Genes Day, helping raise vital fu...
10/09/2026

JEANS FOR GENES DAY – Friday 18th September!

We’re proud to be taking part in Jeans for Genes Day, helping raise vital funds for children and families affected by genetic disorders.

For just £1, students can swap their usual black school trousers for standard denim jeans on Friday.

📌 Please note: This is not a non-uniform day. All other elements of the school uniform must remain the same. Jeans should be plain, standard style - no rips, patterns or embellishments.

Students who don’t wish to take part should wear their usual full school uniform.

Let’s get behind this fantastic cause and make a difference!

SEND Coffee Morning – Wednesday 16th September Join us in school on Wednesday 16th September, from 9:30–11:00am, for our...
10/09/2026

SEND Coffee Morning – Wednesday 16th September

Join us in school on Wednesday 16th September, from 9:30–11:00am, for our SEND Coffee Morning.

This is a lovely opportunity to meet with our SENCO, Mrs Stevens, find out more about our SEND provision in school, and have a chance to ask any questions or share your thoughts.

We’d love to welcome you for a cuppa, a chat and a chance to connect with other families.

We look forward to hopefully seeing you there!

Welcome back to a brand-new school year at The Lion Works School! It has been fantastic to see our students arriving bac...
07/09/2026

Welcome back to a brand-new school year at The Lion Works School!

It has been fantastic to see our students arriving back at school with such enthusiasm, positivity and a real eagerness to learn.

We were especially impressed to see everyone making such a positive start - handing in their mobile phones, arriving in their smart school uniform, and presenting themselves ready to learn and make the most of the opportunities ahead.

Let’s keep this Ambition, Resilience and Community mindedness going throughout the whole year.

Welcome back to a brand new school year at The Lion Works School! We hope everyone in our school community has had a fan...
02/09/2026

Welcome back to a brand new school year at The Lion Works School!

We hope everyone in our school community has had a fantastic summer holiday, with plenty of time to relax and recharge.

Things are already busy behind the scenes, with our staff team taking part in training and getting everything ready for the year ahead. We can’t wait to welcome our students back through the doors on Monday 7th September.

Here’s to a brilliant new school year built around our values of Ambition, Resilience and Community.

As we reach the end of another fantastic summer term, we'd like to wish every member of our school community a wonderful...
22/07/2026

As we reach the end of another fantastic summer term, we'd like to wish every member of our school community a wonderful summer holiday!

Whether you're staying at home, spending time with family and friends, or heading off on an exciting adventure, we hope the weeks ahead are filled with opportunities to relax, have fun and recharge for the new academic year.

Thank you to all of our students, families and staff for your continued support throughout the year. We hope you all have a safe, happy and memorable summer.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday 7th September.

Have a brilliant summer!

This half term, students from every year group have been taking to the water for a fantastic programme of watersports ac...
22/07/2026

This half term, students from every year group have been taking to the water for a fantastic programme of watersports activities! From kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding to the giant SUP, everyone has embraced the challenge while making the most of the beautiful sunny weather.

These sessions have been a brilliant opportunity for students to build confidence, develop new skills, work together as a team and, most importantly, have lots of fun!

Well done to all of our students for their enthusiasm and determination—we've loved seeing so many smiling faces out on the water! Thanks to Rockley Watersports for these amazing sessions.

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543 Wallisdown Road
Poole
BH125AD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3am
Tuesday 9am - 3am
Wednesday 9am - 3am
Thursday 9am - 3am
Friday 9am - 3am

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