Leicester Partnership School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 February 2025

Pupils who join this referral unit have often had disjointed and negative experiences at their previous schools. This school has a strong commitment to improving the life chances and raising the achievement of its pupils, regardless of their circumstances. Pupils respond positively to these expectations and are happy at school. They receive careful support to adjust well on arrival. Pupils develop a sense of pride and belonging that enables them to achieve well. Positive, trusting relationships are at the heart of the school. In lessons, and during social times, staff are ever present to ensure pupils' safety and nurture their well-being. There is a calm, purposeful atmosphere around the school. Pupils engage thoughtfully in lessons. They understand and respect the school's high expectations for their behaviour. If pupils occasionally struggle to manage their emotions, staff respond quickly and calmly to provide appropriate support. The school's work to foster pupils' broader personal development is a strength of the provision. The school provides a wide range of opportunities for pupils to develop qualities such as resilience and empathy. Pupils learn valuable life skills to equip them for the world beyond the school. They learn the importance of healthy lifestyles and relationships.

What the school should improve

• The school has undergone significant changes in terms of the profile of its pupils and, in particular, the increasing complexity of their needs. As a result, in some areas, the curriculum is not as well matched to pupils' needs, which can result in gaps in their knowledge and skills. The school should ensure that the curriculum is ambitious for all pupils, particularly pupils with SEND, to develop consistently secure knowledge and skills and achieve as highly as possible as across all areas.

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