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Emmanuel Christian School

Braunstone · LE3 1QP

AAB+ A-level

9–7 GCSE

0%

Day fees

£5k

Inspection

Inadequate

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Emmanuel Christian School is a small, faith-based independent all-through school in Leicester serving 54 pupils across ages 4–18. Rooted in Christian vision and founded in response to parental demand for values-driven education, the school emphasises partnership between staff, pupils and families to develop character alongside academic ability. The school underwent ISI monitoring inspection in 2025 with positive findings on teaching quality and safeguarding.

  • Explicit Christian ethos and values-centred approach to education
  • Small, intimate community setting enabling personalised attention
  • Recent positive ISI monitoring inspection validating teaching quality

Who thrives here

Families seeking a faith-integrated education in a small, tight-knit setting where Christian character development is as central as academics. Pupils who benefit from close pastoral care and a stable, values-driven community.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSportsno dataCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeAll-Through · Day
Founded2002
Number of pupils54
Age range4–18
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£5.2k/yr
Settingsuburban
LocationLocated in Braunstone, Leicester (LE3 postcode); accessible by local bus services and approx. 15–20 minutes from Leicester city centre.
EthosChristian

Contact & visit

The Grounds of Braunstone, Evangelical Free Church, Didsbury Street

Braunstone

LE3 1QP

www.ecsleicester.org.uk
01162220792
Mr Andrew Harris, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Leicester Railway Station15 min

Recent investment

Building extension project (mentioned in website nav)

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Emmanuel Christian School?

Day fees at Emmanuel Christian School are approximately £5,184 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Emmanuel Christian School?

Emmanuel Christian School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Emmanuel Christian School's exam results?

At Emmanuel Christian School, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Emmanuel Christian School a boarding school?

Emmanuel Christian School is a day school in Braunstone and does not offer boarding.

What is Emmanuel Christian School's latest inspection rating?

Ofsted rated Emmanuel Christian School “Inadequate” (2022).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Strong Christian community and values-centred ethos

Effective teaching with good use of lesson time (per ISI)

Small, supportive community with personalised attention

Common concerns

!Very small pupil cohort (54 total) may limit peer diversity and scope of activities