De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is a mainstream secondary school in Loughborough, Leicestershire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 153 of its 1,376 pupils (11.1%) were getting SEN support and 28 (2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,376 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Leicestershire.
11.1% get SEN support
153 of 1,376 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2% have an EHC plan
28 of 1,376 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health46
- Moderate learning difficulty46
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia31
- Autism24
- Speech, language and communication15
- Hearing impairment6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,376 (places for 1,308)
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Maher
- Part of
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 16.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Leicestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 138298
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Leicestershire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, December 2013; school remains Good (September 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in December 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, September 2022).
Contact and getting there
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Ashmount School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.0 miles
- Thorpe Acre Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Compass Community School Mountfields Park Independent · Ages 7–17 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Lift Beacon Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Charnwood College Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 16.9%, EHC plans 2.7% 0.0 miles
- Thorpe Acre Infant School Primary · Ages 4–7 · SEN support 12.2%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.0 miles
- Booth Wood Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 20%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Leicestershire SEND schools in Leicestershire
Questions about De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
How many pupils at De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 153 of the 1,376 pupils (11.1%) were getting SEN support and 28 (2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (46 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (46 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (31 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?
Through Leicestershire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?
You can ask for De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Thorpe Acre Junior School, about 0.0 miles away.
Where is De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?
Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, LE11 4SQ, in Leicestershire.
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