The Lioncare School
Hove, Brighton and Hove, South East · BN3 5HD
With just 16 pupils on roll, The Lioncare School is among the smallest independent schools a family could consider. This Hove school is mixed and non-religious, taking children from age 11 and offering entry at that stage. Its tiny size points to an intimate, closely supervised setting where each child is well known to staff, led by headteacher Mrs Dale Brown. It is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted, as is usual for independent schools.
16
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 16
- Location
- Hove, Brighton and Hove, South East
- Website
- www.lioncare.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Dale Brown
Teaching & academics
Teaching takes place within a very small community, which allows for highly individual attention and a low pupil-to-staff ratio. Entry is available at 11 for those joining at the start of secondary education.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely small, independent option in Hove for families who value an intimate setting over scale.
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The Lioncare School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Lioncare School located?
The Lioncare School is located at 87 Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HD.
What type of school is The Lioncare School?
The Lioncare School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend The Lioncare School?
The Lioncare School has approximately 16 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.