Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary
Other independent special school · Ages 10–19 · Deal, Kent
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is an independent special school in Deal, Kent for ages 10–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- Ringwould Road, Ringwould, Deal, CT14 8DW
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 10–19
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 31 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “The school’s calm, welcoming and well-ordered atmosphere ensures that pupils feel safe.”
- “Pupils who are new to the school soon settle into its rhythms and routines.”
- “Staff have a deep understanding of pupils’ individual needs.”
To improve
- “However, some pupils’ reading does not develop as quickly as it could.”
- “This is because the teaching of reading is not consistent enough.”
- “Some find it hard to manage their emotions and can become agitated when anxious or frustrated.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 13 November 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 9.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Kent.
- Ripplevale School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
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- Northbourne Park School 4.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Dover College 5.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Sallygate School 5.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Davenport School 5.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Elms School 6.0 mi School remains Good