Leicester Partnership School is a pupil referral unit in Leicester for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 54 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 54 (places for 160)
- Headteacher
- Mr Shaun Whittingham (Head Teacher)
- Opened
- 24 April 2006
- Free school meals
- 74.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Leicester
- School reference (URN)
- 131535
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Leicester council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2019; standards maintained (February 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, February 2025).
Contact and getting there
Carisbrooke Gardens, Leicester, LE2 3PR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Overdale Infant School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–7 0.5 miles
- Overdale Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Lancaster Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
By need in Leicester: Autism (18) · Speech and language (17) · SEMH (5) · Severe learning (5) · Moderate learning (4) · PMLD (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Leicester Partnership School
How do I get a place at Leicester Partnership School?
Places at Leicester Partnership School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Leicester council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Leicester Partnership School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Leicester Partnership School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Leicester Partnership School?
Carisbrooke Gardens, Leicester, LE2 3PR, in Leicester.
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