Lodge Farm Education, Broughton Astley
Lodge Farm Education is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 17 in Broughton Astley. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lodge Farm Education in detail
Lodge Farm Education in its own words
In its own words: "We operate as a traditional farm which includes horses, donkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, geese, small birds and cats and dogs. Lodge farm has been operating since 2012, originally as part of a larger school organisation, but we are proud to announce that we have been a fully independent organisation since December 2020."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Lodge Farm Education are Henry David Learning Woodfield School (2.9 miles, Requires improvement); Foxfields Academy (3.2 miles, Good); Wigston Birkett House Community Special School (4.9 miles, Good); and Ellesmere College (5.1 miles, Good).
Henry David Learning Woodfield SchoolFoxfields AcademyWigston Birkett House Community Special SchoolEllesmere College
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Lodge Farm Education has an education, health and care plan (12 of 12 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Narborough Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Lodge Farm Education 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 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Sources: 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Lodge Farm transforms pupils' lives by creating a calm, supportive environment where they feel valued and safe. Staff know each pupil well and use personalised teaching to help them catch up after disrupted education or trauma. Parents report their children become happy and confident, eager to attend school every day.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and conduct - pupils are respectful and mature, with staff setting clear routines and boundaries
- Highly effective family engagement and transition support, helping pupils settle quickly and attend regularly
- Strong focus on reading with daily reading sessions and rapid progress in reading confidence and fluency
- Personalised curriculum matched to individual pupils' interests and abilities with skilled subject teaching
- Rich personal development experiences including museum visits, camping, life skills, and career guidance
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum knowledge and skills not identified consistently well across all subjects - some subjects need clearer learning goals
- Pupils lack secure understanding of different faiths and cultures, limiting their preparation for life in modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with robust systems in place and staff responding sensitively to pupils' emotional needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, seaside trips, camping, life skills lessons including cooking and personal finance
Lodge Farm Education is a small independent special school for pupils aged 11-17 with an Education, Health and Care plan. The school provides a calm, nurturing environment where pupils make good academic progress and experience transformed lives.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 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
120%
Over capacity
12 pupils
10 places
2 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Broughton Astley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Broughton Astley
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,516
Applications
7,490
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All secondary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Lodge Farm Education is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
12
Total Pupils
10
Boys
2
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Lodge Farm Education
What is Lodge Farm Education's Ofsted rating?
Lodge Farm Education was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does Lodge Farm Education meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Lodge Farm Education met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Lodge Farm Education?
Lodge Farm Education has around 12 pupils on roll.
Does Lodge Farm Education have specialist SEN provision?
Lodge Farm Education is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Lodge Farm Education?
Lodge Farm 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 Lodge Farm Education?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lodge Farm Education?
Lodge Farm Education is at Lodge Farm, Sutton In the Elms, Broughton Astley, LE9 6RB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)