The Goldhill Learning Foundation, Leicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school truly puts pupils first, celebrating their successes and helping them grow in confidence and resilience. Staff understand each child's individual needs and adapt teaching to help them learn well. Parents report their children are excited to come to school and are making real improvements in behaviour and learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, happy and proud to be part of the school with strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Well-designed curriculum that is personalised to meet each pupil's special educational needs and closes gaps in learning
- Excellent focus on reading, communication skills and the smallest steps of progress are celebrated
- Strong support for pupils' emotional wellbeing and behaviour management, with significant improvements seen over time
- Comprehensive personal development programme covering healthy lifestyles, relationships, safety and respect for different faiths
Areas for Improvement
- Quality assurance processes need to be more securely embedded and precise to identify all areas needing improvement
- School's self-evaluation systems should be strengthened to enable better strategic planning for future improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with all required pre-employment checks completed and clear policies in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Adventure playground, farm visits, museum visits
The Goldhill Learning Foundation is a good independent special school for pupils aged 7-11 with social, emotional and mental health needs, many with autism. Pupils are known, cared for as individuals and make significant improvements in their learning, behaviour and attendance.
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
97%
Near capacity
32 pupils
33 capacity
1 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Leicester
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Admissions Demand - Leicester
Places available
4,611
Applications
4,655
Got 1st preference
82.2%
Got preferred school
95.9%
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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