Elysian, Liss, Liss
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Elysian provides a highly personalised education for pupils with special needs, combining strong academic progress in English, maths and vocational qualifications with therapeutic support for emotional wellbeing. The school's unique animal-assisted learning approach, high staff ratios, and commitment to inclusive teaching ensure every pupil receives tailored support. An outstanding feature is that all pupils successfully progress to further education or training, reflecting the school's effective preparation for adult life.
Key Strengths
- Strong practical learning through animal care activities that supports both academic and emotional development
- High staffing ratios and personalised provision tailored to each pupil's needs and EHC plan
- Well-structured lessons delivered by qualified teachers using secure subject knowledge and consistent teaching methods
- Effective use of diverse learning environments including stables, outdoor areas and small group rooms
- All pupils successfully transition to further education or training after leaving
Areas for Improvement
- Task adaptation and differentiation needs to be more consistent across all lessons
- Further development of detailed thinking behind inclusive teaching strategies
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a fit-for-purpose policy, appropriate supervision at all times, and pupils reporting feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Animal care, outdoor practical activities, vocational qualifications
Elysian, Liss is a special school for pupils aged 11-17 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school now meets all independent school standards that were checked during this inspection, having made significant improvements since its previous monitoring visit in March 2025.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
41 pupils
45 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Liss
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Admissions Demand - Hampshire
Places available
15,423
Applications
14,221
Got 1st preference
90.9%
Got preferred school
97.7%
Secondary admissions across Hampshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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