Life Skills Enterprise, Margate
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Life Skills Enterprise creates a nurturing environment specifically designed for young people with autism who have had disrupted education. The school combines academic subjects with practical life skills and careers preparation, helping pupils build independence, resilience and self-esteem. With its well-resourced library, outdoor learning space and strong community links, the school aims to prepare pupils for meaningful next steps in learning and adult life.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on building trusting relationships and providing a nurturing environment for pupils who have experienced disruption to their education
- Well-resourced library at the heart of the school with carefully selected books and a strong phonics programme
- Ambitious curriculum combining formal subjects with life skills, careers guidance, and nationally accredited qualifications like GCSEs and BTEC
- Comprehensive personal, social and health education programme covering relationships, sex education and health
- Active community involvement including Duke of Edinburgh's Award, gardening projects, and local charity partnerships
Areas for Improvement
- Safeguarding procedures were not likely to be met at a previous inspection but have now been strengthened
- Health and safety standards were previously not likely to be met but have now been addressed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is now likely to be effective - the school has strengthened procedures, appointed a knowledgeable designated safeguarding lead, implemented a centralised online system to record concerns, and plans comprehensive staff training.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, gardening projects, school council and prefect roles, outdoor learning in the secret jungle, local community visits (library, shops), local charity support, careers workshops
Life Skills Enterprise is a new special school designed for pupils with autism and an education, health and care plan, aiming to prepare students for the next steps in learning and adult life through a combination of formal curriculum and life skills development.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
26%
Available places
17 pupils
66 capacity
49 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Margate
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Margate
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
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Feeder Primary Schools
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Life Skills Enterprise
Northdown Primary School
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Palm Bay Primary School
Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School
St Peter-in-Thanet CofE Junior School
Drapers Mills Primary Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Broadstairs
Margate, Holy Trinity and St John's Church of England Primary School
Upton Junior School
Salmestone Primary School
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