
Ellesmere College is a community special school located in Leicester, Leicestershire, at 40 Braunstone Lane East. Serving a mixed-gender population, the school caters to students aged 4 to 19 and currently has 436 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 426. The school is situated in an urban setting and is part of the local community, providing specialized education for children with a range of special educational needs, including moderate to severe and complex needs, as well as sensory and communication difficulties. Ellesmere College operates under the motto 'Be your best, Be happy, Believe,' reflecting its commitment to fostering a positive environment for learning and personal growth.
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1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)