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The Lioncare School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Lioncare School is a other independent special not applicable school in Hove, Brighton and Hove , serving pupils aged 6–16, with 16 pupils, and a capacity of 17 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

6–16

Age range

16

Pupils

17

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

The Lioncare School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for The Lioncare School is set by Brighton and Hove and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Brighton and Hove before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Brighton and Hove catchment area documents →

The Lioncare School — School Information

Full address
87 Payne Avenue, Hove, BN3 5HD
Local authority
Brighton and Hove
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
6–16 years
DfE URN
131356

Other Not applicable Schools in Hove

If The Lioncare School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Hove are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Lioncare School

Is The Lioncare School oversubscribed?

The Lioncare School is operating close to its capacity of 17 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Lioncare School?

Admission to The Lioncare School is managed by Brighton and Hove. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Lioncare School cover?

The Lioncare School is a not applicable school in Hove, Brighton and Hove, serving pupils aged 6–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.