Elmbrook School is a pupil referral unit in Leicester for children and young people aged 5 to 11.
- Ages 5–11
- 31 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 31
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Anderson (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 13 November 2000
- Free school meals
- 77.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Leicester
- School reference (URN)
- 132824
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, May 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
231 Netherhall Road, Leicester, LE5 1DT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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By need in Leicester: Autism (18) · Speech and language (17) · SEMH (5) · Severe learning (5) · Moderate learning (4) · PMLD (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Elmbrook School
How do I get a place at Elmbrook School?
Places at Elmbrook 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 Elmbrook School take?
Aged 5 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Elmbrook School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 2022 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 Elmbrook School?
231 Netherhall Road, Leicester, LE5 1DT, in Leicester.
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