(UK) Leics: Plans being made for special school; 88 students, 64 staff

May 30, 2025, Leicestershire Live: Plans emerge for new special needs school in Leicestershire 

It would cater to both primary and secondary school students

Plans have emerged to develop a new special needs school in Leicestershire. If approved, it would create 64 jobs according to those behind the plan.

Applicant The Aurora Group has submitted the plans to redevelop the former Roman Way Community Centre in Market Harborough. The proposal, for primary and secondary special educational needs (SEN) provision, would see the site's use changed, while external alterations to the building are proposed as well as the erection of an external multi-use games area.

33 parking spaces are proposed, including 28 car parking spaces, three wheelchair accessible spaces and two minibus bays. If approved, the school's provisions would cater for 88 full-time pupils and employ 64 people. The Aurora Group said the hours of operation would be 7am-7pm on weekdays, closing at the weekend.

Plans state the proposed school is for young people with learning difficulties, who need a quiet and calm environment that feels comfortable and homely and in no way institutional. Therapy spaces would be included, alongside individual breakout spaces for each classroom. . . .