Open Special Mixed

The Children's Hospital School

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester, LE1 5WW
80 Pupils
— Capacity
2–19 Age Range
— FSM %
20 Boys
60 Girls
About The Children's Hospital School

Located in Leicester (LE1 5WW), The Children's Hospital School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Leicester.

It has 80 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Stephen Deadman.

Data for The Children's Hospital School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Leicester
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Leicester
Parliamentary Constituency Leicester South
Ward Castle
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor The WELL (Wellbeing, Enterprise, Leadership and Learning) Trust
UKPRN 10008160
URN 120363
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Lynne Folwell Chair of Governors 18/09/2023 17/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Karen Challis Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Stephen Deadman Governor 01/01/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Bryan Freeman Governor 21/06/2023 20/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Jennifer Giles Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Raj Gill-Harrison Governor 21/06/2023 20/06/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Nikki Igoe-Wykes Governor 02/09/2025 01/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Tracey Lawrence Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Kenji Natividad Governor 05/03/2025 04/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jo Parfitt Governor 23/11/2022 22/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christina Sullivan Governor 28/11/2022 27/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jill Townsend Governor 09/11/2022 08/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
The Children's Hospital School is a Foundation special school (group: Special schools) in Leicester, Leicester.
The Children's Hospital School has 80 pupils.
The Children's Hospital School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at The Children's Hospital School is Mr Stephen Deadman.
The Children's Hospital School is at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE1 5WW, in the Leicester local authority, East Midlands.
The Children's Hospital School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Stephen Deadman
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE1 5WW
Location
Quick Summary
URN 120363
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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