Sketchley School
Sketchley School is an independent special school in Hinckley And Bosworth for pupils aged 7 to 19. It has 65 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Sketchley School is Urgent improvement, from an inspection in April 2026. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 28.8, and 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: April 2026. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Manor Way Sketchley Burbage Leicestershire LE10 3HT |
| Phone | 01455890023 |
| Reference Number | 135217 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 65 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 76.92%
Girls: 23.08% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Sketchley School is currently facing significant challenges, particularly in safeguarding and the overall effectiveness of leadership and governance. Although the school has begun to address some of these critical issues, there are still unmet independent school standards that put pupils at risk. Recent changes in leadership indicate a willingness to improve, but the impact of these changes is still developing. The school provides effective personal development programs, though the inconsistency in teaching and the inadequacies in curriculum planning hinder overall pupil achievement.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Urgent improvement |
| > Leadership & Governance | Urgent improvement |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| > Post-16 Provision | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 07 Feb 2023 | Standard inspection |
| 05 Feb 2019 | Standard inspection |
| 10 May 2016 | Standard inspection |
| 15 May 2013 | Standard inspection |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Well-organised personal development curriculum
- Effective programs for personal, social, and health education
- Wide range of enrichment activities and trips
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Recent improvements in behaviour management
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent safeguarding practices
- Inadequate leadership and governance effectiveness
- Underdeveloped curriculum across many subjects
- Insufficient monitoring of pupil achievement
- High rates of absenteeism among pupils
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 28.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Sketchley School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Sketchley School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Sketchley School is Urgent improvement, from an inspection in April 2026.
When was Sketchley School last inspected by Ofsted?
Sketchley School was last inspected in April 2026.
How many pupils does Sketchley School have?
Sketchley School has 65 pupils on roll.
What age range does Sketchley School cover?
Sketchley School for pupils aged 7 to 19.
What are Sketchley School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 28.8, and 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Sketchley School?
Sketchley School is at Manor Way, Sketchley, Burbage, Leicestershire, LE10 3HT.