Miller House School, Leicester
Miller House School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leicester.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Miller House School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Miller House School are Ash Field Academy (1.1 miles, Outstanding); Millgate School (1.1 miles); Leicester Therapeutic School (1.1 miles); and Oaklands Mead Academy (1.5 miles).
Ash Field AcademyMillgate SchoolLeicester Therapeutic SchoolOaklands Mead Academy
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Miller House School has an education, health and care plan (10 of 10 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Leicester Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Knighton Road (adjacent), 250 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's August 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Miller House School has been specially designed to meet the needs of pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties and autism. The school combines academic learning with therapeutic support and practical life skills, using innovative spaces like an immersion room to help pupils prepare for real-world situations. Staff will receive extensive training in behaviour, de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches to support each pupil's wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Personalised, flexible curriculum tailored to each pupil's needs with both formal and semi-formal pathways
- Strong focus on therapeutic support including occupational therapy and trauma-informed approaches
- Well-designed premises with specialist spaces including sensory areas, immersion room, and quiet well-being spaces
- Comprehensive safeguarding culture with detailed staff training and monitoring systems
- Careers guidance and work experience to prepare pupils for next steps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has established clear policies, detailed staff induction and training including use of electronic recording systems, and leaders understand contextual safeguarding risks and how to work with multiple local authorities.
Extracurricular Activities
Horticulture, sports, catering, community contributions, cultural and religious celebrations, charity events, work experience
Miller House School is a new special school in Leicester for pupils with social, emotional, mental health needs and autism, all of whom have education, health and care plans. The school aims to develop communication, interaction skills, and help pupils become successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens.
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 Miller House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 21
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 14 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 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
13%
Available places
10 pupils
80 places
70 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
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Miller House School 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
10
Total Pupils
6
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Miller House School
How many pupils go to Miller House School?
Miller House School has around 10 pupils on roll.
Does Miller House School have specialist SEN provision?
Miller House School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Miller House School?
Miller House School 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 Miller House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 21 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 14 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 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 Miller House School?
Miller House School is at 58 Stoneygate Road, Leicester, LE2 2BN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)