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Ashby School

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

personDr Jude Mellor

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location_onAshby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 1DT

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,623

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Attainment 8

48.1

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Leicestershire

#1,205 of 3,216 nationally

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Ashby School is a Academy converter secondary school in Ashby-De-La-Zouch, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Ashby School is an academy converter in Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,679 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1, placing the school #18 in Leicestershire and #1,205 of 3,216 nationally. 49.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 45.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.3:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 6.4 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

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

49.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.0%

Entering EBacc63.30%

EBacc APS4.47

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74.30%

EBacc APS4.42

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.50

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS3.89

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS4.35

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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

-0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

235

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.6%

Achieving A*–A19.6%

Achieving A*–B45.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.9%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

250

Retention rate93.60%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

287

Retention rate98.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

293

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 January 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-01-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-10-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-02-04

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

6.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(58 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 1,679 pupils. During this period, there were 101 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.0%, 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)	1,679	101	6.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,683	113	6.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,520	61	4.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,527	102	6.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,534	128	8.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,618	91	5.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,623	122	7.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,627	127	7.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,613	81	5.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,621	128	7.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,623	49	3.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,703	42	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	0	13	-	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	0	101	-	3.9%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 63 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 58 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree22%

agree52%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree20%

agree48%

disagree24%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree24%

agree29%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

not applicable28%

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

yes17%

no83%

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

strongly agree33%

agree28%

disagree13%

strongly disagree23%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree39%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree49%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree46%

disagree22%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree38%

agree53%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree31%

agree58%

disagree3%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree49%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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Good

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Outstanding

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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

Top Secondary Schools in Leicestershire

Manor High School

The Market Bosworth School

Beauchamp College

De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire

Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Gartree High School