Lodge Farm Education is an independent special school in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, for children and young people aged 11 to 17.
- Ages 11–17
- 12 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 11 to 17
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 12 (places for 10)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Joy Brown
- Opened
- 16 December 2020
- Council
- Leicestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 147963
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Leicestershire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2025
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2025.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Lodge Farm, Sutton In the Elms, Broughton Astley, LE9 6RB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Thomas Estley Community College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 0.9 miles
- All Saints Church of England Primary School, Sapcote Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.6 miles
- Henry David Learning Woodfield School Independent · Ages 7–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 2.7 miles
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Questions about Lodge Farm Education
How do I get a place at Lodge Farm Education?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Lodge Farm Education. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Lodge Farm Education take?
Aged 11 to 17, boys and girls.
What is Lodge Farm Education’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Lodge Farm Education?
Lodge Farm, Sutton In the Elms, Broughton Astley, LE9 6RB, in Leicestershire.
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