Ashby School, based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Ashby School currently has around 1711 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 46% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Nottingham Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1DT |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Geoff Staniforth |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138833 |
| Age Range: | 14 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1841 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1711 |
| Number of Boys: | 842 |
| Number of Girls: | 869 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote Primary School Willowbrook Close , LE65 1JX | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby-De-La-Zouch CofE Junior School Burton Road , LE65 2LL | - not rated | 868 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch CofE Infant School Burton Road , LE65 2LL | - not rated | 868 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School Burton Road , LE65 2LL | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby Hastings Primary School School Lane , LE65 2AX | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby School Nottingham Road , LE65 1DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby School Nottingham Road , LE65 1DT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashby School Nottingham Road , LE65 1DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivanhoe College Ashby-De-La-Zouch North Street , LE65 1HX | - not rated | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivanhoe School North Street , LE65 1HX | - not rated | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor House School South Street , LE65 1BR | - not rated | 271 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castleview School 9a & 10a Waterloo House , North Street LE65 1HS | - not rated | 465 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.