Ashby School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Address | Nottingham Road, LE65 1DT |
| School Website | www.ashbyschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1530413748 |
| URN | 148549 |
School Census
| Total | 1623 |
| Girls/Boys | 845/778 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.1%/47.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 182 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/01/2024 | Good |
| 22/10/2019 | Inadequate |
| 04/02/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/10/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 04/02/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 January 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 74.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.42 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | 45% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.89 |
| Progress 8 | -0.49 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.35 |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 514 |
| As first preference | 252 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 219 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 539 |
| As first preference | 300 |
| As second preference | 173 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.58% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 463 |
| As first preference | 351 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 222 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 73% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: North Street, , LE65 1HX
Lewis Charlton Learning Centre
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
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Woodcote Primary School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Burton Road, , LE65 2LL