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West Gate School

Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DG
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West Gate School
Leicester, LE3 6DG
200 Pupils
200 Capacity
4–19 Age Range
47.00% FSM %
155 Boys
45 Girls
About West Gate School

West Gate School is an Special schools for pupils aged 4–19 based in Leicester, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 200 pupils on roll. School capacity: 200. Current headteacher: Rhian Richardson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Leicester or 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 West
Ward Western
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor The WELL (Wellbeing, Enterprise, Leadership and Learning) Trust
Opened 01-01-2006
UKPRN 10015801
URN 131099
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Brian Jones Chair of Governors 26/09/2025 25/09/2029 Appointed by LA
Ms Julie Aquilina Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nahied Asjad Governor 12/09/2025 11/09/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Helen Bartle Governor 19/06/2023 18/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Mandeep Kaur Governor 04/03/2021 12/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Tom King Governor 25/09/2023 24/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rhian Richardson Governor 01/01/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Eleanor Shaw Governor 21/02/2021 12/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jason Smith Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Michelle White Governor 12/09/2025 11/09/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
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Frequently Asked Questions
West Gate School is a Foundation special school (group: Special schools) in Leicester, Leicester.
West Gate School has 200 pupils, with a capacity of 200.
West Gate School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
The Headteacher at West Gate School is Mrs Rhian Richardson.
West Gate School is at Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DG, in the Leicester local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at West Gate School: Has a sixth form.
West Gate School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rhian Richardson
Glenfield Road, Leicester, LE3 6DG
01162552187
www.westgate.leicester.sch.uk
Location
LE3 6DG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131099
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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