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OpenURN 131099

West Gate School

Foundation special school · Leicester · LE3 6DG

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Age range

Ages 4–19

Pupils

199

Local authority

Leicester

Age range

Ages 4–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation special school, Ages 4–19, in Leicester, Leicester, 199 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 50.9%.

Open schools in Leicester
229
Academies among open schools in Leicester
56% (128)
Open schools in LE3
35
Open schools in Leicester LA
142

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LeicesterNear LE3

Overview

School type
Foundation special school
Age range
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
131099

Location

Address
Glenfield Road
Postcode
LE3 6DG
Town
Leicester
County
Leicestershire
Local authority
Leicester

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
199
Boys / girls
149 / 50
School capacity
200
Capacity fill
199 / 200 (100%)
Free school meals
50.9%
FSM pupils
82
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: The WELL (Wellbeing, Enterprise, Leadership and Learning) Trust
Academy trust
The WELL (Wellbeing, Enterprise, Leadership and Learning) Trust

Contact

Telephone
01162552187
Website
www.westgate.leicester.sch.uk

Official links