Sense College Loughborough, Loughborough

Special

Special post 16 institution

Mixed

Ages 16–25

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

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Key Information

DfE GIAS

Head:Mr Gary Hyndman

LA:Leicestershire

Phone:01509611077

Website:college.sense.org.uk

Address:Radmoor Road, Loughborough, LE11 3BS

Area:Schools in LE11

Admissions:Not applicable

Status:open

Opened:1 September 1989

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 1 year ago

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Inspected 23 June 2025View full report

URN:131990

UKPRN:10027384

Diocese:Not applicable

Constituency:Loughborough

Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Sense College creates a warm, welcoming environment where students with high needs truly flourish. The college combines excellent specialist support services with real-world learning opportunities through the Green Shop and Bell Bar Cafe, helping students develop practical skills and confidence. Teachers and support staff are highly qualified and skilled at adapting lessons so every student can participate and succeed.

Key Strengths

Caring, supportive and inclusive environment that helps students grow confidence and make friends
Effective coordination of specialist support including speech and language therapy, physiotherapy and music therapy
Strong transition arrangements and careers guidance that help most students achieve positive destinations
Experienced and well-qualified teachers who use assistive technologies and adaptations to ensure all students can participate
Clear leadership vision with regular curriculum reviews and excellent staff training opportunities

Areas for Improvement

Students need better recall of signs related to radicalisation and extremism risks
Inconsistent use of behaviour strategies by some teachers and support workers to maintain student participation in lessons
Some students miss important class time when attending other activities
Questioning techniques not always used effectively to check student understanding before moving to new topics

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with students understanding the importance of staying safe and how to report concerns.

Extracurricular Activities

Yoga, dance, sports, Makaton choir, Green Shop, Bell Bar Cafe, workplace visits, work placements, volunteering opportunities

Sense College Loughborough is an independent specialist college for students aged 16-25 with high needs and education, health and care plans. The college maintains a Good overall effectiveness rating, providing support across learning for life, creative and enterprise, and vocational pathways.