Ash Field Academy, based in Leicester, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ash Field Academy currently has around 157 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.7% boys and 43.3% girls. Around 45.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 22.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 62.4%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 29.3%. indian pupils make up about 22.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Broad Avenue, Leicester, LE5 4PY |
| Website: | www.ashfield.leicester.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01162737151 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Leicester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Tracey Lawrence |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138094 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/06/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 160 |
| Number of Pupils: | 157 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 68 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 22.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 62.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 29.30% | 46 |
| Indian | 22.30% | 35 |
| Pakistani | 8.90% | 14 |
| African | 8.30% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 7.00% | 11 |
| Other White | 6.40% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.80% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.90% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Primary School Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FS | - not rated | 539 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Primary School Headland Road , Evington LE5 6AD | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Hill Primary School Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Balderstone Close , Off Ambassador Road LE5 4ES | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayflower Primary School 70 Ethel Road , LE5 5NA | - not rated | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Hills Community College Gwendolen Road , LE5 5FT | - not rated | 280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madani Girls' School 77 Evington Valley Road , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madani Boys School 77 Evington Valley , LE5 5LL | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Saint Paul's Catholic School Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spencefield Lane , LE5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gateway Sixth Form College Colin Grundy Drive , LE5 1GA | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent College Regent Road , LE1 7LW | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| WQE and Regent College Group University Road , LE1 7RJ | - not rated | 2,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauchamp City Sixth Form 1 South Albion Street , LE1 6JL | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Fields School 21 Bhaktivedanta Marg , LE5 0BX | 3out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Field School Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ash Field Academy Broad Avenue , LE5 4PY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leicester Hospital School Gwendolan Road , LE5 4PW | - not rated | 274 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Primary School The Wayne Way , LE5 4PP | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Aqsa Schools Trust The Wayne Way , Leicester LE5 4PP | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.