Life Skills Manor
Sandwich, Kent, South East · CT13 9QL
Life Skills Manor is a notably small independent school in Sandwich, Kent, with around 49 pupils on roll and no religious affiliation. Led by headteacher Mr Paul Barrett, it admits pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the ISI. The intimate scale is its defining feature, allowing for close attention in a setting far removed from the large mainstream secondary. Families considering it should look carefully at how its priorities differ from a conventional academic school.
49
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 49
- Location
- Sandwich, Kent, South East
- Website
- www.lifeskillsmanor.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Paul Barrett
Latest results
Attainment 8
3.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school offers GCSEs as its qualification route. Published outcomes sit well below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 3.1 against a national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Parents will want to understand the cohort behind these figures and discuss directly with the school what its educational aims and individual progress look like in practice.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small independent setting whose published exam results fall far short of national averages; a direct conversation with the school about its purpose and pupil needs is essential.
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Life Skills Manor 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Life Skills Manor located?
Life Skills Manor is located at Baypoint Club, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, CT13 9QL.
What type of school is Life Skills Manor?
Life Skills Manor is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Life Skills Manor?
Life Skills Manor has approximately 49 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.