Leicester has 12 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 78% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Field Academy | Outstanding | 24 Jan 2017 | LE5 |
| Ash Field Academy | Outstanding | 21 Jan 2026 | LE5 |
| The Children's Hospital School | Outstanding | 28 Jun 2017 | LE1 |
| Ellesmere College | Expected | 6 May 2026 | LE3 |
| Miller House School | Expected | 30 Jun 2026 | LE2 |
| The Goldhill Learning Foundation | Good | 5 Jun 2025 | LE2 |
| West Gate School | Expected | 3 Mar 2026 | LE3 |
| Educ8 Leicestershire | Requires improvement | 26 Jun 2025 | LE3 |
| Spark Vale Academy | Inadequate | 4 Jun 2025 | LE4 |
| Indie Education | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | LE1 |
| Keyham Lodge School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | LE5 |
| Millgate School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | LE2 |