The Goldhill Learning Foundation
The Goldhill Learning Foundation is an independent special school in Leicester for pupils aged 7 to 14. It has 32 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Goldhill Learning Foundation is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
Ofsted inspection: July 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-14 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Goldhill Adventure Playground Windley Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6TL |
| Reference Number | 150812 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 32 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 90.63%
Girls: 9.38% |
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 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
The Goldhill Learning Foundation provides a supportive and nurturing environment for its pupils, demonstrating good overall effectiveness in education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school is particularly praised for its high expectations and the warm relationships between staff and pupils, which contribute to positive emotional and educational outcomes. This was their first standard inspection since its registration in 2024, indicating a promising path forward as the school continues to develop its curriculum tailored for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 May 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils feel known, understood, and cared for as individuals.
- The school has high expectations for learning, behaviour, and attendance.
- Curriculum reflects ambition and is personalized for pupils' needs.
- Strong focus on developing pupils' communication skills.
- Pupils' attitudes and conduct improve significantly during their time at school.
- Effective support for social, emotional and learning needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Quality assurance processes need to be more securely embedded.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at The Goldhill Learning Foundation 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 The Goldhill Learning Foundation's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Goldhill Learning Foundation is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
When was The Goldhill Learning Foundation last inspected by Ofsted?
The Goldhill Learning Foundation was last inspected in July 2025.
How many pupils does The Goldhill Learning Foundation have?
The Goldhill Learning Foundation has 32 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Goldhill Learning Foundation cover?
The Goldhill Learning Foundation for pupils aged 7 to 14.
Where is The Goldhill Learning Foundation?
The Goldhill Learning Foundation is at Goldhill Adventure Playground, Windley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6TL.