Foxfields Academy is a not applicable school in Blaby, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Foxfields Academy currently has around 98 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 83.7% boys and 16.3% girls. Around 54.1% 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 14.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.6%). white and black caribbean pupils make up about 10.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hospital Lane, Blaby, LE8 4FE |
| Website: | www.foxfields-cit.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01163440343 |
| School Type: | Free schools special |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Leicestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ashley Caress |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148029 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 100 |
| Number of Pupils: | 98 |
| Number of Boys: | 82 |
| Number of Girls: | 16 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 35.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.60% | 79 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 10.20% | 10 |
| Unclassified | 5.10% | 5 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Nursery School The Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5PB | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School Queens Road , Blaby LE8 4EG | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School Queen's Road , Blaby LE8 4EG | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechwood Community Infant School Gwendoline Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5SG | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linden Community Junior School Gwendoline Drive , Countesthorpe LE8 5SG | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countesthorpe Academy Winchester Road , LE8 5PR | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leysland High School Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countesthorpe Leysland Community College Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countesthorpe Community College Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Countesthorpe Community College Winchester Road , Countesthorpe LE8 5PR | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wigston High School St Thomas Road , LE18 4TA | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxfields Academy Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaby Centre Hospital Lane , LE8 4FE | - not rated | 304 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Blaby Community Home Hospital Lane , Blaby LE8 4FE | - not rated | 304 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moel Llys Short Stay School Forest Drive , Kirby Muxloe LE9 2EA | - not rated | 689 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wigston Birkett House Community Special School Station Road , Wigston LE18 2DT | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.