Sketchley School
Other · Other independent special school · Ages 7–19 · Burbage, Leicestershire
Sketchley School is an other school in Burbage, Leicestershire for ages 7–19 (other independent special school).
Key facts
- Address
- Manor Way, Sketchley, Burbage, LE10 3HT
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 7–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Leicestershire
- Pupils on roll
- 65 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “More recently, some of these weaknesses have been addressed.”
- “Pupils are safer at school than they have previously been.”
- “In lessons, pupils work hard, listen attentively and take pride in their achievements.”
To improve
- “Pupils at this school have not been kept safe effectively in the past.”
- “Some staff do not understand how to respond when pupils raise concerns.”
- “The school has not followed up robustly when disclosures have been made, or shared important information with relevant agencies.”
Safeguarding: Not effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 April 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 8.3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Leicestershire.
- Aurora Charnwood School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Dovetree School 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley 1.7 mi Good
- The Fusion Academy 3.7 mi Good
- The Cedars 4.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Meadow View Farm School 4.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Henry David Learning Woodfield School 4.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Lodge Farm Education 6.7 mi No Ofsted grade