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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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