West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

Contact details for the school

School Name: West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
Address: 4 Town Street, Stanningley
Town/City: Pudsey
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS28 6HL
Telephone Number: 0113 386 2450

Type of school

Phase: Ages 2-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2005

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Michelle Handscombe
Capacity: 205
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 310 (68% boys & 32% girls)
Enrollment: 151% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 59.9%

SEN Provisions

  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • PD - Physical Disability
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 134884
DfE Number: 383/7074
UKPRN: 10015652
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds West and Pudsey (E14001325)
Electoral Ward: Bramley & Stanningley (E05011387)

Easting & Northing: 422570E, 434793N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 48' 34.49" N 1° 39' 30.94" W
Plus Code: 9C5WR85R+RH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor schools†

Governors

  • Mr Ben Allchin - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Carbutt - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Councillor Tom Hinchcliffe - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Miss Kate Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 December 2028.
  • Katie North - Governor. Appointed on 7 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 April 2026.
  • Michael Richmond - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 April 2030.
  • Mrs Shelley Robson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 19 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2028.
  • Ms Grace Searle - Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Dominique Simpson - Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 April 2030.
  • Miss Deanna Stephens - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 December 2028.
  • Mrs Michelle Wilman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2028.