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. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 22.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 62.4%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, 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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/06/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 160
Number of Pupils: 157
Number of Boys: 89
Number of Girls: 68

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 22.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 62.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British29.30%46
Indian22.30%35
Pakistani8.90%14
African8.30%13
Other Asian7.00%11
Other White6.40%10
Other (any other ethnic group)3.80%6
Other Mixed3.80%6
White and Black Caribbean2.50%4
White and Asian2.50%4
Bangladeshi1.90%3
Caribbean0.60%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.60%1
Chinese0.60%1
White and Black African0.60%1
Gypsy/Roma0.60%1
Irish0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Below Average (-5.0)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.3)
Maths: Well Below Average (-4.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
62%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
105.1
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.51)
Of the 11 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 10 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.51
Town average
0.08
Local authority average
0.13
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
45%
Local authority average
38%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
46%
Local authority average
38%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
0.7
Town average
45.9
Local authority average
43.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.1
Town average
4.0
Local authority average
3.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.