The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 436
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Head
- Principal Stephanie Beale (Co-Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
40 Braunstone Lane East, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 2FD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ellesmere College's Ofsted rating?
Ellesmere College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ellesmere College?
Ellesmere College currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ellesmere College take?
Ellesmere College caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is Ellesmere College?
Ellesmere College is in Leicester, LE3 2FD, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ellesmere College have a sixth form?
Yes, Ellesmere College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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