Include-Welby Grange, Melton Mowbray

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:Victoria Gardner

LA:Leicestershire

Phone:07884975533

Address:Welby Grange, Welby Grange Farm, Welby, Melton Mowbray, LE14 3EF

Area:Schools in LE14

Status:open

Opened:27 August 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 months ago

Overall

Inspected 9 July 2026View full report

URN:152471

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Melton and Syston

Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Include-Welby Grange is designed specifically for pupils who need to rebuild their relationship with education. The school combines a strong focus on reading, writing and maths with wider personal development, including careers education and work experience. Staff will use positive relationships and therapeutic approaches to help pupils develop independence and prepare for their next stage of education or employment.

Key Strengths

Clear and ambitious vision focused on pupil wellbeing, safety and personal development
Leaders have relevant experience in SEND, education and school improvement with strong understanding of pupils' needs
Comprehensive curriculum with reading, writing and mathematics at its core, supported by thorough assessment systems
Strong safeguarding systems in place with appropriate policies and staff training arrangements
Relational and therapeutic approach to behaviour management with high staffing levels for pupil supervision

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with appropriate policies meeting statutory requirements, clear leadership in place, and systems established for recording and responding to concerns.

Extracurricular Activities

Educational visits, enrichment activities, work experience, careers education, college links

Include-Welby Grange is a proposed independent school designed to help pupils re-engage with education and develop greater independence through therapeutic and relational approaches. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.