Leicester Therapeutic School, Leicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has been carefully designed by experienced leaders who understand the specific needs of pupils with autism and emotional health difficulties. Staff will receive thorough training on safeguarding and teaching methods tailored to support pupils who may have missed time in education. The school prioritises building positive relationships with families and uses creative approaches like 'curriculum characters' to help pupils engage with their learning.
Key Strengths
- Experienced leadership team with strong knowledge of special education and clear understanding of pupil needs
- Broad, ambitious curriculum tailored to pupils with autism and SEMH needs, including strong phonics and PSHE provision
- Comprehensive safeguarding procedures with well-trained staff and contextual risk awareness
- Clear behaviour expectations through the 'LTS code' with focus on de-escalation strategies
- Thoughtful approach to building pupil attendance through sensory spaces and relationship-building
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is likely to be effective - the proprietor and staff are knowledgeable about keeping pupils safe with comprehensive reporting processes, training packages, and mitigations in place for contextual risks.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to local green spaces, places of worship, trips to London
Leicester Therapeutic School is a proposed independent school designed to support pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs who have experienced gaps in their education. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
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Admissions Demand - Leicester
Places available
4,611
Applications
4,655
Got 1st preference
82.2%
Got preferred school
95.9%
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