The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 47%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- The WELL (Wellbeing, Enterprise, Leadership and Learning) Trust
- Head
- Mrs Rhian Richardson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEmily Fortey School
Special school · Very close
Western Park School
Special school · 446m away
Dovelands Primary School
Primary · 640m away
Piper Way School
Special school · 802m away
The Herewoode Academy
Secondary · 820m away
Parks Primary School
Primary · 847m away
Inglehurst Junior School
Primary · 862m away
Queensmead Primary Academy
Primary · 885m away
Questions parents ask
What is West Gate School's Ofsted rating?
West Gate School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend West Gate School?
West Gate School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does West Gate School take?
West Gate School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is West Gate School?
West Gate School is in Leicester, LE3 6DG, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does West Gate School have a sixth form?
Yes, West Gate School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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