ALP Leicester
ALP Leicester is an independent special school in Leicester for pupils aged 6 to 19. It has 44 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for ALP Leicester is Good, from an inspection in October 2025.
Ofsted inspection: October 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Stonehill Avenue Birstall Leicester Leicestershire LE4 4JG |
| Phone | 01163262624 |
| Reference Number | 139559 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 44 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 88.64%
Girls: 11.36% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 |
|---|
ALP Leicester is an independent special school that provides quality education for pupils with autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school creates a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and eager to learn. It has a strong focus on personal development and offers a curriculum designed to equip students with functional skills and vocational qualifications, promoting their future independence and career readiness. The school has clear leadership and well-implemented safeguarding practices, contributing positively to the overall effectiveness of the institution.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Sep 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Sep 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 08 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, happy, and valued in a warm and friendly environment.
- Effective individual support aligned with pupils' education, health, and care plans.
- Broad and well-sequenced curriculum that prepares pupils for adulthood.
- Strong emphasis on personal, social, and health education (PSHE).
- Positive culture promoting respect and well-being among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional ineffective use of teaching strategies leading to unclear expectations.
- Some misconceptions among pupils go unresolved during lessons.
- Insufficiently quick identification and response to some pupils' low attendance.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at ALP Leicester 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 ALP Leicester's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for ALP Leicester is Good, from an inspection in October 2025.
When was ALP Leicester last inspected by Ofsted?
ALP Leicester was last inspected in October 2025.
How many pupils does ALP Leicester have?
ALP Leicester has 44 pupils on roll.
What age range does ALP Leicester cover?
ALP Leicester for pupils aged 6 to 19.
Where is ALP Leicester?
ALP Leicester is at Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4JG.