Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary

Other · Other independent special school · Ages 10–19 · Deal, Kent

Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary is an other school in Deal, Kent for ages 10–19 (other independent special school).

Key facts

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade

“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.”

“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.

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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Straight-line distance, in Kent.