The Lady Byron School
URN: 148424 • LE8 8AJ
Overview
- Name
- The Lady Byron School
- URN
- 148424
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline England (since 2023)
- Previous head
- Alison Siddons
- Telephone
- 01164670811
- Website
- Visit The Lady Byron School website
- Address
-
The Cedars, 11 High Street, LE8 8AJ
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Summary
The Lady Byron School is an independent special school located in Leicestershire, catering to young people aged 5 to 17 with a diagnosis of autism and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The school emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment, aiming to empower students by recognising autism as a strength. With a current enrolment of 24 pupils and a capacity for 28, the school provides a tailored educational experience that prioritises individual needs.
The curriculum at The Lady Byron School is holistic and person-centred, combining academic subjects with social and emotional learning. This bespoke approach ensures that students develop essential skills for life beyond school, fostering independence and confidence. The school employs specialist teaching methods and therapeutic practices to support each learner's unique journey.
Collaboration with families and the wider community is a key aspect of the school's ethos, creating a supportive network that enhances student well-being. The Lady Byron School is committed to preparing its students for future success in education and employment, ensuring they feel safe, respected, and valued throughout their time at the school.
The curriculum at The Lady Byron School is holistic and person-centred, combining academic subjects with social and emotional learning. This bespoke approach ensures that students develop essential skills for life beyond school, fostering independence and confidence. The school employs specialist teaching methods and therapeutic practices to support each learner's unique journey.
Collaboration with families and the wider community is a key aspect of the school's ethos, creating a supportive network that enhances student well-being. The Lady Byron School is committed to preparing its students for future success in education and employment, ensuring they feel safe, respected, and valued throughout their time at the school.
Useful links
- SEN Information (sen)
- PREVENT (calendar)
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy (download)
- Our Prospectus (download)
- Operation Encompass (download)
- NCA Alert - Financially Motivated Sextortion (download)
- Online Safety Guide for Parents (download)
- Online Radicalisation Parent Support (download)
- Parent Pack (download)
- Online Safety Commitment (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Meadow View Farm School (77.5)
- Homefield College (75.2)
- Wigston Birkett House Community Special School (71.8)
- Lodge Farm Education (68.8)
- Twycross House School (68.3)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 10 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 28
- Pupils
- 24
- Boys
- 11
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2021-04-14
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 28 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 25 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 25 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2 | 25 |
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