Ashby School
URN: 138833 • Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1DT
Overview
- Name
- Ashby School
- URN
- 138833
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 41.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geoff Staniforth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Nottingham Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1DT
Summary
Ashby School, located in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, is a mixed secondary academy catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,711 pupils and a capacity of 1,841, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school is committed to ensuring that all students achieve their academic potential while promoting a happy and successful educational experience.
The school has recently expanded its age range to provide a comprehensive 11-18 education, enhancing opportunities for students across all year groups. Ashby School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and encourages parental engagement through various events, including an upcoming Open Evening on October 2nd, where families can explore the school and meet staff.
In addition to its academic offerings, Ashby School prioritises the development of essential skills, such as communication, through initiatives like the Talk About Transition workshop for Year 7 students. This focus on holistic development reflects the school's ethos of nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
The school has recently expanded its age range to provide a comprehensive 11-18 education, enhancing opportunities for students across all year groups. Ashby School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and encourages parental engagement through various events, including an upcoming Open Evening on October 2nd, where families can explore the school and meet staff.
In addition to its academic offerings, Ashby School prioritises the development of essential skills, such as communication, through initiatives like the Talk About Transition workshop for Year 7 students. This focus on holistic development reflects the school's ethos of nurturing well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ashby School (64.1)
- Ivanhoe School (57.0)
- Ashby School (45.2)
- Ivanhoe College Ashby-De-La-Zouch (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 14 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1841
- Pupils
- 1711
- Boys
- 842
- Girls
- 869
- FSM %
- 11.20
- Open date
- 2012-10-01
- Close date
- 2021-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1711 | 842 | 869 | 1841 | 11.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1711 | 842 | 869 | 1841 | 11.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1711 | 842 | 869 | 1841 | 11.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1711 | 842 | 869 | 1841 | 11.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1711 | 842 | 869 | 1841 | 11.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1762 | 883 | 879 | 1841 | 9.50 |
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