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Lionheart School

Pupil referral unit · Newport · PO30 5HZ

Ages 11–16 · 47 pupils · Isle of Wight

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-01-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
47
Boys / girls
36 / 11
Free school meals
68.1%
FSM pupils
32
Gender
Mixed
School type
Pupil referral unit

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Pupil referral unit
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Hatherley

Location

Address
Albany Road
Postcode
PO30 5HZ
Town
Newport
County
Isle of Wight
Local authority
Isle of Wight
District
Isle of Wight
Constituency
Isle of Wight West
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed pupil referral unit, Ages 11–16, in Newport, Isle of Wight, 47 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 68.1%.

Open schools in Newport
95
Academies among open schools in Newport
8% (8)
Open schools in PO30
17
Open schools in Isle of Wight LA
51

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NewportNear PO30

  • Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newport · PO30 5SH · Isle of Wight

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM18.5%

    0.0 miles away

  • Carisbrooke College

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newport · PO30 5QU · Isle of Wight

    Ages 11–16

    • FSM30.9%

    0.9 miles away

  • Nine Acres Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Community school · Primary

    Newport · PO30 1QP · Isle of Wight

    Ages 5–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM24.8%
    • Demand1.22

    0.9 miles away

  • Christ The King College

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Newport · PO30 5QT · Isle of Wight

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.3
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+40%
    • Absence9.3%

    1.0 miles away

  • Medina House School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community special school

    Newport Isle of Wight · PO30 2HS · Isle of Wight

    Ages 4–11

    • KS20%
    • Absence8.4%
    • FSM29.5%

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andrew Hatherley
Telephone
01983300333
Website
www.Islandlearning.co.uk

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