Ash Field Academy
URN: 138094 • Leicester LE5 4PY
Overview
- Name
- Ash Field Academy
- URN
- 138094
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracey Lawrence (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01162737151
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broad Avenue, Leicester LE5 4PY
Summary
Ash Field Academy is a mixed academy special converter located in Leicester, catering to pupils aged 4 to 19 with a range of complex medical conditions and physical disabilities. With a current enrolment of 157 students and a capacity of 160, the school prioritises creating a safe and nurturing environment that supports diverse learning needs. The academy serves not only Leicester City but also pupils from Leicestershire, Rutland, and beyond.
The school’s ethos is built around the values of Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration, and Kindness, which guide daily interactions and educational practices. The curriculum is designed to be broad and adaptable, aiming to inspire curiosity and accommodate the unique strengths and interests of each pupil. Ash Field Academy focuses on fostering a sense of belonging and well-being, believing that happy children are successful learners.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Ash Field Academy’s approach, with strong partnerships with families, local schools, and training providers. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially, making it a welcoming place for all.
The school’s ethos is built around the values of Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration, and Kindness, which guide daily interactions and educational practices. The curriculum is designed to be broad and adaptable, aiming to inspire curiosity and accommodate the unique strengths and interests of each pupil. Ash Field Academy focuses on fostering a sense of belonging and well-being, believing that happy children are successful learners.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Ash Field Academy’s approach, with strong partnerships with families, local schools, and training providers. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially, making it a welcoming place for all.
Useful links
- Bulletin Summer Term 19.5.2025 (download)
- Bulletin Summer Term 23.6.2025 (download)
- Bulletin Summer Term 9.7.2025 (download)
- Bulletin Summer Term 2.6.2025 (download)
- Newsletter - September 2025 (download)
- Bulletin Summer Term 9.6.2025 (download)
- https://t.co/FK6EUBPPD2 (other)
- Log in (other)
- Website design by Primarysite (other)
- Ash Field Academy tweeted (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Children's Hospital School (67.0)
- Ellesmere College (64.2)
- Keyham Lodge School (63.0)
- Leicester Islamic Academy (62.0)
- The Imam Muhammad Adam Institute School (60.4)
Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 160
- Pupils
- 157
- Boys
- 89
- Girls
- 68
- FSM %
- 45.70
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-11-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 157 | 89 | 68 | 160 | 45.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 168 | 98 | 70 | 160 | 46.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 163 | 96 | 67 | 160 | 45.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 163 | 96 | 67 | 160 | 45.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 159 | 96 | 63 | 160 | 45.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 160 | 96 | 64 | 160 | 38.00 |
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