The Place Independent School, Belvoir Road
The Place Independent School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 18 in Belvoir Road. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Place Independent School in detail
The Place Independent School in its own words
In its own words: "We have provided outdoor learning experiences for young people since 2014 and all of us at The Place Independent School work with young people in line with the principles of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and attachment theory to help young people learn, grow and develop."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to The Place Independent School, an independent school dedicated to supporting children and young people with additional needs to thrive, grow and achieve their full potential. At The Place Independent School, we believe that every learner is unique."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The Place Independent School has an education, health and care plan (68 of 68 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bottesford Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Place Independent School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
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
Latest from The Place Independent School
February Secondary 2026
2 Jun 2026
January Secondary 2026
2 Jun 2026
June Primary 2026
2 Jun 2026
May Primary 2026
2 Jun 2026
April primary 2026
2 Jun 2026
Primary March 2026
2 Jun 2026
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 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
85%
Available places
68 pupils
80 places
12 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,516
Applications
7,490
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All secondary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
68
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Place Independent 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
68
Total Pupils
45
Boys
23
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Place Independent School
Questions parents ask about The Place Independent School
What is The Place Independent School's Ofsted rating?
The Place Independent School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2024, it was rated Good.
Does The Place Independent School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in March 2024, The Place Independent School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Place Independent School?
The Place Independent School has around 68 pupils on roll.
Does The Place Independent School have specialist SEN provision?
The Place Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Place Independent School?
The Place Independent 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 The Place Independent School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Place Independent School?
The Place Independent School is at Hill Farm, Belvoir Road, Belvoir Road, NG13 0EA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)