The Place Independent School, Bottesford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Place Independent School excels at creating a safe, supportive environment for pupils with additional needs. The school has experienced leaders who understand how to tailor the curriculum to each child's specific requirements, and the premises include specialist facilities like therapy rooms and multi-sensory activity areas. The school is thoughtfully expanding to include younger pupils while ensuring existing students continue to thrive.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with up-to-date policies implemented consistently and effectively
- Well-qualified staff with secure subject knowledge who effectively identify and meet pupils' additional needs
- Comprehensive curriculum for younger pupils (5-7 years) including phonics, PSHE, and therapeutic provision
- Thorough risk assessments for trips, premises, and individual pupils with regular reviews
- Well-maintained premises with suitable facilities including therapy rooms and multi-sensory areas
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment framework needs to be extended to include younger pupils (5-7 years)
- Additional staffing will need to be appointed as pupil numbers increase to maintain quality
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a strong culture of safeguarding with up-to-date policies, consistent implementation, well-trained staff, and thorough records.
The Place Independent School is an independent special school that applied for material changes to extend its age range to include pupils aged 5-7 years and increase pupil numbers from 65 to 80. The school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if these changes are approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
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
85%
Available places
68 pupils
80 capacity
12 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bottesford
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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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