West Gate School
Special school in Leicester. Report card, Mar 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 3 March 2026, report published 23 April 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around March 2030
The last inspection was in March 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby special schools
- 1.6 milesThe Children's Hospital School
School remains Outstanding (Oct 2023)
- 1.8 milesEllesmere College
Report card, May 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- 2.6 milesMillgate School
Standards maintained (Nov 2024)
- 3.6 milesAsh Field Academy
School remains Outstanding (Jul 2024)
- 4.2 milesOaklands Mead Academy
School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Feb 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.