Life Skills Manor
Baypoint Club, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, CT13 9QL
Age range
10 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
51
Headteacher
Mr Mickey Capeling
Type
Independent
Ofsted
Outstanding
Local authority
Kent
Fees
Annual fees: £54,000
About Life Skills Manor
Life Skills Manor is an independent special school in Sandwich, Kent, for mixed pupils aged 10 to 18. The government database records 51 pupils on roll.
Learning and school life
Life Skills Manor provides specialist education for autistic pupils, with a strong focus on communication, everyday skills and future independence. Academic and personal goals are planned around each pupil's EHC plan.
SEND and information for families
Autism. Support includes personalised learning linked to EHC plans; communication support; life skills and preparation for independence. 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 Manor 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 Manor
Local help for families near Life Skills Manor
Tutors & 11+
Vetted tutors serving Sandwich and surrounding villages, covering Kent Test, GCSE and A-Level.
Coming soonClubs & activities
Sport, arts, drama and holiday clubs near Sandwich.
Coming soonParent services
Childminders, SEND support, family therapists and practical help for Kent parents.
Coming soonFrequently asked
What type of school is Life Skills Manor?
Life Skills Manor is an independent special school. It is privately run and is not an academy.
What ages does Life Skills Manor take?
Life Skills Manor is registered for pupils aged 10 to 18.
What SEND support does Life Skills Manor provide?
Life Skills Manor supports autism. Its provision includes personalised learning linked to EHC plans; communication support; life skills and preparation for independence.
What is Life Skills Manor's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Life Skills Manor Outstanding after its inspection on 4 March 2025.
Where is Life Skills Manor?
Life Skills Manor is at Baypoint Club, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9QL.
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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