Life Skills Enterprise
Northdown House, Northdown Park Road, Cliftonville, Margate, CT9 3TP
Age range
10 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
17
Headteacher
Mr Paul Barrett
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Not yet graded
Local authority
Kent
Fees
Annual fees: £54,000
About Life Skills Enterprise
Life Skills Enterprise is an independent special school in Margate, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 10 to 18. The government database records 17 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
Life Skills Enterprise combines academic learning with practical life skills and preparation for adulthood. Each pupil's programme is linked to their EHC plan and focuses on communication, independence and meaningful next steps.
SEND and information for families
Autism. Support includes personalised EHC plan targets; communication and independence work; preparation for adulthood. Families should contact the school directly to discuss suitability, admissions and current provision.
School admissions
Admissions assessment
School's own assessment/admissions process
School results & attendance
KS2 results
N/A
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
N/A
Free school meals
N/A
SEND
SEND setting
Specialist school
SEND provision
Specialist school
Specialisms
Autism
Wraparound & nursery
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Please check with the school
After-school club
Please check with the school
Fees
Annual fees: £54,000
Fees vary by year group. Confirm current fees, sibling discounts and any extras directly with the school.
Life Skills Enterprise term dates
Autumn 1 · 2026
1 Sep-23 Oct
Autumn 2 · 2026
2 Nov-18 Dec
Spring 1 · 2027
4 Jan-12 Feb
Spring 2 · 2027
22 Feb-25 Mar
Summer 1 · 2027
12 Apr-28 May
Summer 2 · 2027
7 Jun-21 Jul
Contact Life Skills Enterprise
Local help for families near Life Skills Enterprise
Tutors & 11+
Vetted tutors serving Margate and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Margate.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Life Skills Enterprise?
Life Skills Enterprise is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does Life Skills Enterprise take?
Life Skills Enterprise is registered for pupils aged 10 to 18.
What SEND support does Life Skills Enterprise provide?
Life Skills Enterprise supports autism. Its provision includes personalised EHC plan targets; communication and independence work; preparation for adulthood.
Has Life Skills Enterprise been graded by Ofsted?
Life Skills Enterprise does not yet have a published overall Ofsted grade. Its latest published inspection was on 31 July 2025.
Where is Life Skills Enterprise?
Life Skills Enterprise is at Northdown House, Northdown Park Road, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, CT9 3TP.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.
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