Illuminate You is an independent special school in Morton, Lincolnshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Headteacher
- Derrick Masters
- Opened
- 9 June 2026
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 152477
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 Lincolnshire 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
Read the latest inspection report
There’s no grade to show. Read this school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Contact and getting there
George Henderson Lodge, Front Street, Morton, DN21 3AD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Illuminate You
How do I get a place at Illuminate You?
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 Illuminate You. 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 Illuminate You take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Illuminate You’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Illuminate You?
George Henderson Lodge, Front Street, Morton, DN21 3AD, in Lincolnshire.
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