Special schoolData as of May 2026

West Gate School

Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DG

Foundation special school

Pupils

200

Ages

4-19

FSM

47.0%

Capacity

200

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About West Gate School

West Gate School is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 200 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DG | More schools in Leicester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for West Gate School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2021 — Good
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Sept 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
Oct 2018 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about West Gate School

What is West Gate School's Ofsted rating?

West Gate School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are West Gate School's latest exam results?

West Gate School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is West Gate School located?

West Gate School is a secondary school in Leicester, Leicester (LE3 6DG).

How many pupils attend West Gate School?

West Gate School has around 200 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare West Gate School with other schools?

View West Gate School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Leicester.