Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is an independent special school in Deal for pupils aged 10 to 19. It has 31 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is Good, from an inspection in November 2025. In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2025. GCSE results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 10-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Ringwould Road Ringwould Deal Kent CT14 8DW |
| Phone | 01304381906 |
| Reference Number | 119013 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 31 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 64.52%
Girls: 35.48% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is performing well overall, rated as good in overall effectiveness, quality of education, and leadership and management, with outstanding ratings in behaviour and attitudes, and personal development. The school provides a calm and supportive environment, fostering strong relationships among staff and students, which aids in re-engaging pupils who have faced challenges in traditional educational settings. Pupils achieve nationally accredited qualifications and are well-prepared for their next steps in education, reflecting the school's ambitious expectations for their personal and academic development. Despite its strengths, the school faces challenges in the consistency of teaching reading, which can hinder some pupils' progress in acquiring key reading skills. Improvements are underway as the school recognizes the need to enhance this area to provide a more uniform and effective approach. Nonetheless, the school has effectively established a supportive environment that prioritizes individual needs, and parents express high levels of satisfaction with the school's performance.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 May 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2009 | Light touch inspection |
| 13 Mar 2006 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Strong, respectful relationships within the school community
- Effective support for pupils' social and emotional well-being
- Ambitious expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
- Successful re-engagement of reluctant readers with books
- Broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual pupils' needs
- High-quality careers programme aiding transition to further education
- Well-supported personal development activities including outdoor education
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of reading impacting pupils' skill development
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is Good, from an inspection in November 2025.
When was Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary last inspected by Ofsted?
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary was last inspected in November 2025.
How many pupils does Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary have?
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary has 31 pupils on roll.
What age range does Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary cover?
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary for pupils aged 10 to 19.
What are Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary's GCSE results?
In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.7, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary?
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is at Ringwould Road, Ringwould, Deal, Kent, CT14 8DW.