Illuminate You, Morton

Special

Other independent special school

Mixed

Ages 11–16

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Derrick Masters

LA:Lincolnshire

Phone:07534337915

Address:George Henderson Lodge, Front Street, Morton, DN21 3AD

Area:Schools in DN21

Status:open

Opened:9 June 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Overall

Inspected 13 May 2026View full report

URN:152477

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Gainsborough

Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Illuminate You has created a welcoming environment with excellent facilities across two sites, designed to support pupils' learning and wellbeing. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances academic subjects with personal development, including meaningful community projects like allotment work and woodland conservation. Leadership is strong and experienced, with particular commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs.

Key Strengths

Robust safeguarding arrangements with trained leaders and quality-assurance processes
Well-planned, broad curriculum promoting fundamental British values and British law
Strong leadership at proprietor and governance levels with clear roles and responsibilities
Experienced staff with understanding of SEND needs
Excellent premises at both sites with good facilities, lighting, and outdoor spaces

Areas for Improvement

Need to ensure consistent implementation of behaviour management approach through regular checks
Quality of teaching needs to be further strengthened in some areas
Teaching staff require ongoing training and support

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are robust and fit for purpose, with trained leaders, electronic recording systems, and quality-assurance processes in place.

Extracurricular Activities

Allotment development, local woodland revitalisation, local community events, physical education

Illuminate You is a proposed independent school that is likely to meet all independent school standards. The school has addressed previously identified concerns and is well-positioned to provide quality education with robust safeguarding arrangements.