The Children's Hospital School
URN: 120363 • Leicester LE1 5WW
Overview
- Name
- The Children's Hospital School
- URN
- 120363
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The WELL (Wellbeing, Enterprise, Leadership and Learning) Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Deadman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162298137
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester LE1 5WW
Summary
The Children's Hospital School in Leicester is a foundation special school dedicated to providing education and care for pupils with additional needs. With a mixed-gender enrolment of around 80 students, the school prioritises a safe and supportive environment that fosters academic and personal growth. The ethos of the school is built on core values of teamwork and collaboration, both among staff and with external partners.
The curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring that those who are disadvantaged or have specific learning requirements receive personalised support. This approach has led to notable improvements in academic outcomes, as highlighted in recent reviews. The school is committed to maintaining high standards and continuously seeks to innovate and enhance its educational offerings.
Community engagement is a significant aspect of the school's operations, with established partnerships at local, national, and international levels. The Executive Headteacher, Stephen Deadman, emphasizes the importance of these collaborations in providing the best possible outcomes for pupils. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact staff directly.
The curriculum is tailored to meet the individual needs of students, ensuring that those who are disadvantaged or have specific learning requirements receive personalised support. This approach has led to notable improvements in academic outcomes, as highlighted in recent reviews. The school is committed to maintaining high standards and continuously seeks to innovate and enhance its educational offerings.
Community engagement is a significant aspect of the school's operations, with established partnerships at local, national, and international levels. The Executive Headteacher, Stephen Deadman, emphasizes the importance of these collaborations in providing the best possible outcomes for pupils. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school's website or contact staff directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governor Meetings (governance)
- Governors Introduction (governance)
- The Governing Body (governance)
- CHS Newsletter (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Calendar & Term dates (calendar)
- School Letters (calendar)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy (CPD) (download)
- Admissions & Referral Process (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ellesmere College (64.2)
- Ash Field Academy (63.6)
- Keyham Lodge School (63.0)
- Leicester Islamic Academy (62.0)
- The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School (60.4)
Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- The WELL (Wellbeing, Enterprise, Leadership and Learning) Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 80
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 60
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 80 | 20 | 60 | ||
| 2024-09-11 | 100 | 25 | 75 | ||
| 2023-09-11 | 68 | 26 | 42 | 0.00 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 68 | 26 | 42 | 0.00 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 58 | 22 | 36 | 0.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 91 | 26 | 65 | 0.00 |
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