Compare Maplewell Hall School and Millgate School and The Children's Hospital School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Maplewell Hall School (Not applicable) in Loughborough; Millgate School (Not applicable) in Leicester; The Children's Hospital School (Not applicable) in Leicester — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Maplewell Hall School, Millgate School and The Children's Hospital School. They are not applicable phase and community special school, academy special converter and foundation special school type located around Loughborough, Leicestershire and Leicester, Leicestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Maplewell Hall School), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Maplewell Hall School (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 500, typical FSM 55–60%, range 35–40%–80–85%; all within the DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD trust.

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Attribute	Maplewell Hall School LE12 8QY	Millgate School LE2 6DW	The Children's Hospital School LE1 5WW
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location	Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 8QY	Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6DW	Leicester Leicestershire LE1 5WW
Latest Ofsted	1 30 Mar 2023	1 3 Feb 2020	1 1 Sep 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	80–85% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	—
Capacity	340	120	—
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Leicestershire (855)	DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD	Leicester (856)
Website	www.maplewell.leics.sch.uk	www.millgateschool.co.uk	www.childrenshospitalschool.leicester.sch.uk
Telephone	01509890237	01162704922	01162298137
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Maplewell Hall School

LE12 8QY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE12 8QY
Ofsted: 1 30 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leicestershire (855)
Website: www.maplewell.leics.sch.uk
Telephone: 01509890237

Millgate School

LE2 6DW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 6DW
Ofsted: 1 3 Feb 2020
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 80–85% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Website: www.millgateschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01162704922

The Children's Hospital School

LE1 5WW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 5WW
Ofsted: 1 1 Sep 2017
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: —
Trust / LA: Leicester (856)
Website: www.childrenshospitalschool.leicester.sch.uk
Telephone: 01162298137

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.