The Lion Works School
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West · BH12 5AD
Tucked into Poole, The Lion Works School is a notably small independent setting with around 42 pupils on roll, mixed in intake and led by Head Miss Justine Collinson. Its modest size points to a school built around close, individual attention rather than scale, and it is inspected by the ISI. Entry is available at age 11, including via an 11+ route. Families considering it should look closely at how the school's character and published results align with what they want for their child.
42
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 42
- Location
- Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West
- Website
- www.thelionworksschool.org
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Miss Justine Collinson
Latest results
Attainment 8
3.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school's headline attainment figures sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 3.3 against a national average of 46.9, with 0% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Set against the very small cohort, these figures are best discussed directly with the school to understand the context behind them and the support on offer.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, independent school where individual attention is plausible given the size; parents will want to weigh that against attainment figures that fall short of national averages.
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The Lion Works School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Lion Works School located?
The Lion Works School is located at 543 Wallisdown Road, Poole, Dorset, Poole, BH12 5AD.
What type of school is The Lion Works School?
The Lion Works School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend The Lion Works School?
The Lion Works School has approximately 42 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.