Foxfields Academy
URN: 148029 • Blaby LE8 4FE
Overview
- Name
- Foxfields Academy
- URN
- 148029
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 45.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ashley Caress (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01163440343
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hospital Lane, Blaby LE8 4FE
Summary
Foxfields Academy is a specialist all-through school located in Blaby, Leicestershire, catering to pupils aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school, which is part of the Community Inclusive Trust (CIT Academies), has a current enrolment of 98 students and a capacity of 100. It operates in a supportive environment designed to foster personal growth and academic achievement, and it has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted.
The curriculum at Foxfields Academy is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning. The school offers various therapies and support systems, including Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) and mindfulness programs, to help students develop their emotional intelligence and resilience.
Foxfields Academy prides itself on its community feel, with strong communication between staff, parents, and pupils. The school encourages outdoor education and provides opportunities for students to engage in activities that build confidence and social skills, creating a nurturing environment where students feel valued and supported.
The curriculum at Foxfields Academy is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning. The school offers various therapies and support systems, including Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA) and mindfulness programs, to help students develop their emotional intelligence and resilience.
Foxfields Academy prides itself on its community feel, with strong communication between staff, parents, and pupils. The school encourages outdoor education and provides opportunities for students to engage in activities that build confidence and social skills, creating a nurturing environment where students feel valued and supported.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Local Offer & SEN Report (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- CIT opens new ‘Inclusion Hub’ (other)
- Hear from our pupils (other)
- Our Vision (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- The Parks Inclusion Hub (other)
- Welcome (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Blaby Centre (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 98
- Boys
- 82
- Girls
- 16
- FSM %
- 54.10
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 98 | 82 | 16 | 100 | 54.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 89 | 77 | 12 | 90 | 50.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 52 | 48 | 4 | 60 | 50.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 52 | 48 | 4 | 50 | 50.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 50 | 75.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 50 |
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