Lodge Farm Education, Broughton Astley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
120%
Over capacity
12 pupils
10 capacity
2 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Broughton Astley
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Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,594
Applications
7,352
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
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