Ash Lea School
URN: 122957 • Cotgrave NG12 3PA
Overview
- Name
- Ash Lea School
- URN
- 122957
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Davies (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159892744
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave NG12 3PA
Summary
Ash Lea School is a community special school located in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, catering to children aged three to eighteen with complex learning difficulties. With a current enrolment of 99 pupils, the school operates with a capacity of 95, ensuring a focused and supportive environment for each student. The ethos of the school emphasizes valuing every individual, fostering high expectations, and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration among staff and pupils.
The curriculum at Ash Lea is differentiated and personalised, designed to help each pupil reach their full potential. The school prides itself on its partnerships with other professionals and local schools, enhancing the educational experience and providing a comprehensive range of extended services. This collaborative approach is integral to the school's commitment to excellence, as recognized by external bodies such as OFSTED.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Kate Davies, the school community is dedicated to continuous improvement and celebrating achievements. Parents can expect a nurturing environment where their children are encouraged to thrive academically and socially, supported by a committed team of educators and staff.
The curriculum at Ash Lea is differentiated and personalised, designed to help each pupil reach their full potential. The school prides itself on its partnerships with other professionals and local schools, enhancing the educational experience and providing a comprehensive range of extended services. This collaborative approach is integral to the school's commitment to excellence, as recognized by external bodies such as OFSTED.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Kate Davies, the school community is dedicated to continuous improvement and celebrating achievements. Parents can expect a nurturing environment where their children are encouraged to thrive academically and socially, supported by a committed team of educators and staff.
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- Policies (other)
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- Term Dates and INSET (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Dawn House School (80.0)
- Freyburg School (77.7)
- Portland College (70.2)
- Blue Mountain Education (68.9)
- R.E.A.L Independent Schools Blidworth (66.3)
Key details
- LA
- Nottinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 95
- Pupils
- 99
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- 33.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 99 | 56 | 43 | 95 | 33.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 98 | 58 | 40 | 90 | 30.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 99 | 55 | 44 | 90 | 30.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 99 | 55 | 44 | 90 | 30.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 99 | 56 | 43 | 90 | 29.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 88 | 48 | 40 | 23.60 |
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