Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)

URN: 134640 • Melton Mowbray LE13 1HA

Overview

Name
Birch Wood (Melton Area Special School)
URN
134640
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
46.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Philip Leaney (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01664483340
Website
Visit
Address
Grange Drive, Melton Mowbray LE13 1HA

Summary

Birch Wood School, located in Melton Mowbray, is a community special school catering to 245 pupils aged 4-19 years. The school comprises two sites: Birch Wood Grange Drive and Birch Wood Vale, which includes a specialist autism provision and a Post 16 college. The school is committed to providing a tailored educational experience that meets the individual needs of its students, fostering both personal and academic achievement.

The school's ethos, known as ENABLES, underpins its teaching and learning approach, promoting confidence and readiness for future challenges. Birch Wood prides itself on its inclusive environment, offering small class sizes with dedicated staff to support students effectively. In-house specialists, including speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, provide additional support, alongside various therapeutic services.

Birch Wood School actively engages with the local community and collaborates with other educational institutions to enhance inclusivity in education. The school also benefits from the involvement of its ambassador, Matt Hampson, who inspires students through his advocacy and support for individuals with disabilities.

Key details

LA
Leicestershire
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
240
Pupils
245
Boys
163
Girls
82
FSM %
40.20
Open date
2004-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Leicestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 245 163 82 240 40.20
2024-09-11 228 154 74 212 37.40
2023-09-11 212 133 79 212 37.40
2022-09-11 212 133 79 212 37.40
2021-09-11 201 120 81 193 34.80
2020-09-11 181 113 68 180 27.70

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