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Ashlawn School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Paul Brockwell

corporate_fareTRANSFORMING LIVES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onRugby, CV22 5ET

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Ofsted

Serious Weaknesses

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,742

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Attainment 8

50.4

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Warwickshire

#886 of 3,216 nationally

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Ashlawn School is a Academy converter secondary school in Rugby, serving ages 11-18.

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School Summary

Ashlawn School is an academy converter in Rugby, Warwickshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of TRANSFORMING LIVES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 1,558 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.4, placing the school #10 in Warwickshire and #886 of 3,216 nationally. 58.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 35.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.36 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Serious Weaknesses. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 6.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

58.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.3%

Entering EBacc87.20%

EBacc APS4.88

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc79.20%

EBacc APS4.77

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS4.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc83%

EBacc APS5.32

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS4.94

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS4.93

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.36

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.0%

Achieving A*–A13.7%

Achieving A*–B35.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate89.4%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

154

Retention rate92.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

169

Retention rate95.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

197

Retention rate95.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 June 2025

Inspection Report

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11 October 2023

Inspection Report

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01 November 2022

Inspection Report

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27 November 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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02 November 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2025-06-03

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-11-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-11-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-10-17

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(47 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,558 pupils. During this period, there were 86 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,558	86	5.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,568	126	8.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,605	69	4.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,588	51	3.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,596	142	8.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,730	144	8.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,742	136	7.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,756	119	6.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,819	68	3.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,827	108	5.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,826	57	3.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,831	22	1.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,837	14	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,852	52	2.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,804	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,804	28	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,815	29	1.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,820	16	0.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,834	32	1.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,841	35	1.9%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,787	17	1.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,792	12	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,797	12	0.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,759	9	0.5%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,768	26	1.5%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,769	19	1.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 58 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 52 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 46 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree20%

agree42%

disagree24%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree17%

agree33%

disagree33%

strongly disagree12%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree22%

agree23%

disagree17%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree20%

agree19%

disagree31%

strongly disagree30%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree40%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree44%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree27%

agree48%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree45%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree36%

disagree18%

strongly disagree11%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes65%

no35%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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