“schools in Leicestershire”

North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX

Information about the school

The college is a below average-sized secondary school but one of the largest Leicestershire high schools. It is part of a soft federation with the local 14-19 school and another local high school, related to the technology specialism. The very large majority of students are White British. The number of students identified with special educational needs and or disabilities is below the national average. The school has the Healthy Schools Award, re-designated in 2010, and is working towards the full International School Award. The school has an Early Years Foundation Stage setting on site, managed by the governing body, which is self-funding. It caters for up to 52 two to four year old children in half day sessions and is over-subscribed.

Witherley, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3NA

Description of the school

Witherley is a small voluntary controlled Church of England school in Leicestershire. Sixty per cent of pupils come from outside the school’s catchment area, mainly from the nearby town of Atherstone in Warwickshire. The number of pupils who join or leave the school is higher than normal. All pupils are from White British backgrounds and all come from homes where English is their first language. The percentage of pupils claiming free school meals is below average. The proportion of pupils with special needs is broadly average. Attainment on entry varies from year to year but is generally average.

ANSTEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BP

Information about this school

 Wolfdale School is an independent school situated in the village of Anstey, Leicestershire. The school has a second site at Victoria Road, Leicester, LE4 5EX.  The school offers education to pupils with autism spectrum disorder and additional forms of learning and communication difficulties. All pupils have education, health and care plans and are funded through various local authorities.  Wolfdale School aims to provide pupils with ‘bespoke educational packages that maximise achievement and prepare children and young people for adult life’.  The school does not use any alternative provision.  Following the material change inspection in September 2019, leaders submitted an action plan indicating how it would tackle the unmet standards. The plan was deemed acceptable by Ofsted in January 2020.

ANSTEY, LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE7 7BP

Information about this school

 Wolfdale School is an independent school situated in the village of Anstey, Leicestershire. The school uses another site at Victoria Road, Leicester and a small number of pupils are educated at their homes. Teachers visit these pupils on a weekly basis.  The school offers education to pupils with autistic spectrum disorder, and additional forms of learning and communication difficulties. All pupils have an education, health and care plan and are funded through various local authorities.  Wolfdale School aims to provide pupils with ‘a bespoke education with maximum achievement’.  The school uses two alternative providers. These are an outdoor school based in Ratby Woods, Leicester and New Park Leisure Centre, St Oswalds Road, Leicester.

North Street, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HS

Information about this school

 Following the previous inspection, two directors have become the proprietors. The previous proprietor, who was also the headteacher, is now co-headteacher. The deputy headteacher has been promoted to be the other co-headteacher. The proprietor informed the inspectors that they have notified the DfE of these changes, but at the time of the inspection, the details on the Get Information About Schools (GIAS) website were incorrect.  The proprietors have recently set up an advisory board to hold leaders to account.  The school has recruited two new deputy headteachers from external organisations.  Lewis Charlton is an independent day special school located in Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire.  The school is registered to admit up to 57 pupils in the age range 11 to 19.  The school has six sites. Four sites are located within the centre of the town. One of these sites had just opened prior to this inspection. The sixth-form building is located in

Moor Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1BA

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proprietor. Leicestershire and Leicester City local authorities refer most of the pupils with others being referred from other adjoining authorities.  Ownership of the school was transferred to a Horizon Care and Education during 2013. This organisation operates four other schools nationally catering for children with similar learning and behaviour profiles to those at Trinity College, in addition to a number of children’s homes. A new headteacher took up her post at the beginning of the current school year.  Alternative provision based at two local further educational colleges, Loughborough College and Brooksby Melton College, is used to extend curriculum opportunities especially for vocational training, and a range of other local facilities are used by the school, such as a local church hall to enhance the pupils’ educational experiences.  The last inspection took place in March 2013 where all regulations were found to be met.

Leicestershire, Barwell, Leicestershire, LE9 8FT

Information about this school

 Meadow View Farm School is an independent day special school located in Barwell, Leicestershire.  The school is registered to admit up to 25 boys and girls in the age range five to 11 years; the school is currently full to capacity.  Since the time of the previous inspection, the school has re-located to a new site on a farm small-holding on the outskirts of Barwell. The farm facilities form part of the school provision.  All pupils have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan. Pupils’ needs relate to their social, emotional and mental health difficulties. A number of pupils have autistic spectrum conditions.  Disadvantaged children, those living in the care of their local authority or entitled to free school meals, represent about one quarter of the school population.  Current pupils are admitted to the school from Leicestershire, Leicester City and Warwickshire.

Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE12 7AA

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of five and 19 years.  The school caters for pupils with ASD. All pupils have an EHC plan. Leicester City, Leicestershire County and Warwickshire County Councils currently have pupils placed at the school.  Pupils who are above the compulsory school age receive their education in the main school. They pursue a curriculum that is appropriate to their stage of education, including preparing them for adulthood.  The school does not use the services of any alternative providers.  The inspection took place on 8 and 9 June 2021 and was completed on 21 June 2021. The delay in completing the inspection was due to circumstances relating to COVID-19.

Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9AE · Part of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Existing academy: Saint Winefride's Catholic Primary School, Shepshed, Leicestershire URN: 138299 Predecessor school: Saint Winefride's Catholic Primary School, Shepshed, Leicestershire URN: 120213

Earl Shilton, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE9 7FF

Inspection of a good school: Townlands Church of England Primary School Meadow Court Road, Earl Shilton, Leicester, Leicestershire LE9 7FF

Convent Drive, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SF · Part of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Existing academy: Saint Clare's Catholic Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire URN: 138296 Predecessor school: Saint Clare's Catholic Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire URN: 120220

St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA · Part of Learning Without Limits Academy Trust

Information about this school

 The school is smaller than the average-sized secondary school.  The headteacher took up her post in September 2015.  Since the previous inspection, the age range of pupils at the school has changed. The school no longer provides education for pupils in Year 6, but now teaches pupils from Years 7 to 11.  The proportion of pupils who are from minority ethnic groups and the proportion who speak English as an additional language are below average.  The proportion of pupils who arrive at or leave the school during the academic year is average.  The proportion of pupils who receive pupil premium funding is above average.  A very small number of pupils attend alternative provision at South Leicestershire College. These pupils are undertaking courses in construction and health and beauty.  The school has brokered external support from a teaching school, an external adviser and a local multi-academy trust.

Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ · Part of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Existing academy: De Lisle Catholic School Loughborough Leicestershire URN: 138298 Predecessor school: De Lisle Catholic School Loughborough Leicestershire URN: 120304

Moor Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1BA

Information about the school

It is registered for 28 students aged 11 to 16 years. There are currently 26 students on roll and all have a statement of special educational needs relating to their severe emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. Some have moderate learning difficulties and a third of students are supported by a young offenders’ team. All are referred for admission by Leicestershire and Leicester City local authorities. The authorities transport students to and from school. The school aims to provide full- time education but currently 14 students attend part-time. A number are on a restricted timetable because of their anti-social behaviour; they access provision with another provider or cannot cope with full-time education. The vast majority of students are of White British heritage and all have had an extremely disrupted education which has had a negative impact on their achievement and self-esteem. The headteacher, who is interim, was appointed in September 2010.

Beacon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2BG · Part of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Existing academy: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Loughborough, Leicestershire URN: 138294 Predecessor school: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Loughborough, Leicestershire URN: 120215

St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4TA · Part of Learning Without Limits Academy Trust

Information about this school

 This is smaller than the average-sized secondary school.  The school receives support from the Learning without Limits Academies Trust.  The overall responsibility for the school lies with the board of trustees/governors.  The vast majority of pupils are of White British heritage.  The proportion of pupils with SEND is below the national average.  The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is above the national average.  The school currently uses seven alternative providers: South Leicestershire Inclusion Partnership, Leicester Partnership School, Willow Bank Day School, First Class Tuition, Vision/Enstruct, Si Sports and Gaz Autos.

Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5AT · Part of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Existing academy: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Whitwick, Leicestershire URN: 138297 Predecessor school: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Whitwick, Leicestershire URN: 120214

Launceston Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 2GZ · Part of Oadby, Wigston and Leicestershire Schools Academy Trust

About this inspection

This school is part of Oadby, Wigston and Leicestershire Schools Academy Trust, which means other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the chief executive officer, Peter Merry, and overseen by a board of trustees, chaired by Jonathan Tedds.

Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, LE12 7AA

Information about this school

of five and 19 years.  The school caters for pupils with autism. All pupils have an EHC plan. Leicester City, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire County Councils currently have pupils placed at the school.  Pupils who are above the compulsory school age receive a curriculum that is appropriate to their stage of education, including preparing them for adulthood.  The school does not use the services of any alternative providers.

Braunstone Town, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 2PS · Part of Oadby, Wigston and Leicestershire Schools Academy Trust

About this inspection

This school is part of Oadby, Wigston and Leicestershire Schools Academy Trust, which means that other people in the trust also have responsibility for running the school. The trust is run by the chief executive officer, Peter Merry, and overseen by a board of trustees, chaired by Jonathan Tedds.