# West Gate School — Leicester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Students:** 200
- **Principal:** Rhian

## Contact

- **Address:** Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DG
- **Phone:** 0116 255 2187
- **Website:** https://www.westgate.leicester.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/leicester/west-gate-school-10624

## About

West Gate School is a popular, over-subscribed setting for 4 – 19 year olds. The vast majority of our pupils have communication and interaction needs. We pride ourselves on being a highly-skilled staff with expertise in managing a broad spectrum of special educational needs.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jun 2021
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jun 2021
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jun 2021
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jun 2021
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jun 2021
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jun 2021

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — A Great School with a Great Sense of Community: My child loves going to West Gate School and I'm really impressed with the sense of community and the way the teachers cater to individual needs. The only thing that stops me from giving 5 stars is the sometimes unpredictable transport arrangements. *(Feb 2023)*
- **4/5** — Excellent Education and Support: My child is thriving at West Gate School and I'm so grateful for the expert education and support they receive. The teachers are always available to discuss progress and the school's focus on independence and employability is fantastic. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional Care and Support: I couldn't be happier with the care and support my child receives at West Gate School. The teachers are amazing and the facilities are top-notch, especially the warm water therapy pool that has really helped my child's confidence. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — Life-Changing Experience: I have nothing but praise for West Gate School - it completely transformed my child's education and gave them the skills and confidence they needed to succeed. The staff are dedicated and caring, and the curriculum is well-rounded and engaging. *(Jun 2022)*

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