436
Pupils · 2024/25
28%
EAL · 2024/25
31%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 05/05/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLeicester
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.1:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Ellesmere College · All-through · Leicester
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
436
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.1
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
28%
FSM eligible
48%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
31%
Contact
Address
40 Braunstone Lane East, Leicester, LE3 2FD
Local authority
Leicester
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 436 | 6.8 | 100% | 28% | 48% | 10% | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 435 | 7.1 | 99% | 29% | 44% | 10% | 26% |
| 2022/23 | 418 | 6.6 | 99% | 32% | 44% | 10% | 30% |
| 2021/22 | 365 | 6.7 | 98% | 32% | 49% | 7% | 23% |
| 2020/21 | 309 | 7.2 | 99% | 29% | 40% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 279 | 7.1 | 99% | 29% | 56% | 8% | 25% |
| 2017/18 | 271 | 7.1 | 100% | 28% | 52% | 9% | 27% |
| 2016/17 | 253 | 7.2 | 99% | 26% | 56% | 7% | 21% |
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