Indie Education, Leicester
Indie Education is a special school for pupils aged 14 to 19 in Leicester.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Indie Education in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Indie Education are The Children's Hospital School (0.8 miles, Outstanding); Leicester Therapeutic School (0.9 miles); Spark Vale Academy (1.4 miles, Inadequate); and West Gate School (1.6 miles, Good).
The Children's Hospital SchoolLeicester Therapeutic SchoolSpark Vale AcademyWest Gate School
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
50 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Savoy Street (stand bc), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Indie Education stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1703 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Leicester (382), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Indie Education has thoughtfully designed its curriculum to support pupils who may have experienced gaps in their education, with an assessment system to identify individual needs and personalised learning plans. The school prioritises pupils' wellbeing through key worker relationships, a strong safeguarding team, and a comprehensive programme for personal, social and health development. Leaders have created a welcoming learning environment with flexible spaces and clear plans to broaden pupils' horizons through trips, sports links, and opportunities to develop their individual talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and broad curriculum with detailed planning that can be adapted for pupils with SEND
- Strong safeguarding arrangements with a designated lead and four deputy leaders, plus ongoing staff training
- Well-considered careers education and personal development programme to prepare pupils for adulthood
- Attractive premises with appropriate facilities, security measures, and access to outdoor spaces and local leisure facilities
- Rigorous recruitment procedures and comprehensive statutory checks on all staff
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a suitable policy aligned with statutory guidance, a knowledgeable designated safeguarding lead supported by four deputies, and plans for ongoing staff training tailored to recognise vulnerabilities of pupils with SEND.
Extracurricular Activities
Trip to London including visit to Houses of Parliament, links with local sports facilities, access to local leisure centres and gymnasiums
Indie Education is a proposed new independent school in Leicester designed to support pupils who may have missed significant education time. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Indie Education
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 114
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 33
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 114 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 33 serious and 81 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
18 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leicester
Across Leicester council
Places available
4,570
Applications
4,613
Got 1st preference
83.9%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Leicester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Special educational needs provision
Indie Education is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Indie Education
Does Indie Education have specialist SEN provision?
Indie Education is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Indie Education?
Indie Education is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Indie Education?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 114 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 33 serious and 81 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 18 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicester is 24.5 (the median across 142 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Indie Education?
Indie Education is at Creative Mill, 64 Mansfield Street, Leicester, LE1 3DL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)