200
Pupils · 2024/25
36%
EAL · 2024/25
29%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 22/06/2021
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLeicester
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of West Gate School · All-through · Leicester
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
200
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
36%
FSM eligible
48%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
29%
Contact
Address
Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DG
Local authority
Leicester
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 | 200 | 6.9 | 100% | 36% | 48% | 10% | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 202 | 6.6 | 100% | 34% | 46% | 10% | 24% |
| 2022/23 | 186 | 7.2 | 100% | 31% | 46% | 10% | 31% |
| 2021/22 | 178 | 7.6 | 100% | 32% | 47% | 12% | 34% |
| 2020/21 | 179 | 6.9 | 100% | 32% | 38% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 177 | 6.0 | 100% | 36% | 64% | 8% | 23% |
| 2017/18 | 182 | 5.9 | 100% | 36% | 66% | 10% | 32% |
| 2016/17 | 195 | 6.1 | 100% | 35% | 65% | 8% | 25% |
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