Ellesmere College

A good community special school school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ellesmere College.

Leicester, LE32FD Ofsted: Good Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 May 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
40 Braunstone Lane East
Leicester, LE32FD
Phone
1162894242
Website
ellesmerecollege.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130371
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
40 Braunstone Lane East, Leicester, LE3 2FD
Website
www.ellesmerecollege.org.uk
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
426 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
435
Free School Meals
43.8% (191 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
99.3% (432 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
435 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be your best. Be happy. Believe."

respect responsibility independence confidence resilience teamwork

Spiritual development is taught discretely through PSHE and Understanding the World Curriculums, celebrating the diverse range of religions in our school community and enhanced with community trips and external visitors. Students are supported to learn about their own beliefs and identity and those of their peers.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Principal welcomes families and emphasises personalised learning, close partnership with families, and preparation for adulthood.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Primary Multi-Sports Club Bike and Multi-Sports Primary Dance Club Youth Club

Sports

football basketball cricket cycling (BMX and mountain bike)

Facilities

outdoor learning spaces sports facilities soft play sensory spaces nursery provision Post-16 building

Curriculum Highlights

Seedlings Shine Flourish Thrive

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