Leicester Partnership School, Leicester
Leicester Partnership School is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leicester. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Leicester Partnership School in detail
Leicester Partnership School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We provide a range of educational provision for young people, between the ages of 11-16 years, who have been excluded, or who are at risk of exclusion, from mainstream education. The provision and support that we offer can be accessed by KS3 and 4 students who are residents of Leicester City."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 11 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 27% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 27% to a further education college.
Who goes there
74.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%), Mixed (13%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 39 pupils (72.2%) received SEN support and 12 (22.2%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Arboretum (adjacent), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Leicester Partnership School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 246 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicester (382).
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from July 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Leicester Partnership School excels at helping pupils who have had negative school experiences to thrive. Staff build positive, trusting relationships and provide careful support to help pupils adjust and develop a sense of pride and belonging. The school goes beyond academics to develop valuable life skills, resilience, and prepare young people well for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Strong commitment to improving life chances and raising achievement regardless of pupils' circumstances
- Positive, trusting relationships at the heart of the school with calm, purposeful atmosphere
- Excellent work in developing pupils' personal development, resilience, and life skills
- Effective teaching in English, mathematics, and creative subjects like art and drama
- Well-designed careers programme with strong focus on transferrable skills and employability
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some areas is not as well matched to pupils' needs, resulting in gaps in knowledge and skills
- Need to ensure the curriculum is equally ambitious for pupils with SEND across all subject areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to protect pupils' safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Art, drama, vocational provider experiences, careers programme
Leicester Partnership School is a pupil referral unit for young people aged 11-16 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. The school has maintained good standards and responded well to significant changes in its pupil population, particularly the increasing number of students with complex special educational needs.
At a Glance
74.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from Leicester Partnership School
Mental Health Awareness & Half Term 5 Assembly
1 Jun 2026
London Parliament Trip
21 May 2026
Pancake Day
27 Feb 2026
LOPC Rewards Trip - Air Rifle Shooting
27 Feb 2026
Tellmi
29 Jan 2026
Tesco Stronger Starts - Vote For Leicester Partnership School
29 Jan 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Leicester Partnership School is in Leicester; for families living there:
Apply to Leicester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 11 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 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
School Occupancy
34%
Available places
54 pupils
160 places
106 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
39
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
94.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
54
Total Pupils
29
Boys
25
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
4.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,702
Mean salary
2026 data
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Questions parents ask about Leicester Partnership School
What is Leicester Partnership School's Ofsted rating?
Leicester Partnership School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in July 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Leicester Partnership School?
No fixed boundary. When Leicester Partnership School is oversubscribed, Leicester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Leicester Partnership School?
Leicester Partnership School has around 54 pupils on roll. 74% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Leicester Partnership School?
Apply through Leicester's coordinated admissions process, naming Leicester Partnership School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Leicester Partnership School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 11 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 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 Leicester Partnership School?
Leicester Partnership School is at Carisbrooke Gardens, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 3PR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)