Keyham Lodge School is a vibrant and successful City Special School. Previously part of a federation, the school joined the Discovery Trust in September 2021 along with Millgate School. All students have an education health care plan and the school cohort is made up of KS3 and KS4 and caters for both girls and boys from KS3 upwards. We are a diverse school, and we welcome students from a range of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, which contributes to our unique values and ethos. For the majority of our students, their education prior to joining us has been disrupted and, because of this, the school relentlessly strives to remove barriers to learning, close attainment gaps and provide an inclusive environment that is child-centered and learning-focussed. Our aim is to ensure the academic, personal and social development of all of our students so that they can develop their potential both in school and in the wider community. We understand that our students have individual talents and, in order to ensure success for every child, we believe that education goes beyond the core curriculum and out of the confines of the classroom and consequently, we have adapted our curriculum offer to ensure students are prepared for the next stage of their life, whether that be within education or in the workplace.

" Pupils develop very positive attitudes to their education and rise to the school’s high expectations of them."

It is our job to ensure that every child grows and flourishes here at Keyham Lodge School.  We have very high expectations of our students and work closely with them to identify any specific needs and support they may require both academically and in relation to their EHCP outcomes, which form a fundamental part of their learning during their time with us and their progress in this area is as rigorously planned as their academic programmes of study. Many of our young people have very complex needs, which include children on the autistic spectrum, with ADHD, attachment disorders, conduct disorders, oppositional and defiance disorders, learning difficulties and learning disabilities.

Furthermore, we strive to create a culture of learning for both staff and students and, as a result, systems and structures are embedded into our practices to ensure the quality of teaching and learning is consistently high. Areas for development are continuously identified and members of staff are supported in raising standards.

"One member of staff commented that their move to teach at Keyham Lodge had ‘rejuvenated my passion for teaching and restored my faith in the education system."

Leadership is outward-looking and the Head Teacher drives the school forward so that we continue to meet the needs of the young people in Leicester.

We are a school which is steadfast in our belief in raising aspirations and increasing opportunities for our students. We strive for excellence every day and this is evident in every aspect of our school and in every element of our practices.