The Divergent School Harborough, Market Harborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Divergent School creates a supportive environment where pupils with complex needs genuinely flourish. Teachers know each child well and tailor their teaching to help every pupil make progress. The school goes beyond the classroom, helping pupils develop real-life skills and building their confidence through community activities, ensuring they are prepared for life after school.
Key Strengths
- Three flexible curriculum pathways designed specifically for pupils with EHC plans and SEND needs
- Staff know pupils well and plan learning that effectively meets individual special educational needs
- Strong emphasis on developing independence skills through practical activities like cooking and community involvement
- Thorough safeguarding culture with up-to-date policies implemented consistently and effectively
- Well-planned wider activities including community projects like maintaining local allotments
Areas for Improvement
- New key stage 4 curriculum requires full implementation and monitoring once approved
- Risk assessments for key stage 4 pupils need to be created and reviewed regularly
- Staffing levels will need to increase to support additional pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with up-to-date policies, clear procedures focused on pupil welfare, and staff who understand their responsibilities. The school recognises local safeguarding risks and plans to teach pupils how to keep themselves safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Parliament weeks, allotment maintenance, Christmas tree decorating, local park visits, work experience aligned to interests
The Divergent School Harborough is an independent special school seeking to extend its age range to 16 and increase pupil numbers from 8 to 24. The school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if the material changes are approved.
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
32%
Available places
8 pupils
25 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Market Harborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Market Harborough
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,594
Applications
7,352
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Secondary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Divergent School Harborough
Market Harborough Church of England Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Little Bowden School
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Meadowdale Primary School
Wellington Place Primary School
Farndon Fields Primary School
Lubenham All Saints Church of England Primary School
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