Ashby School
URN: 148549 • Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65 1DT
Overview
- Name
- Ashby School
- URN
- 148549
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jude Mellor (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01530413748
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Nottingham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65 1DT
Summary
Ashby School is a mixed secondary academy located in Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,679 pupils and a capacity of 1,820, the school has recently expanded its age range to provide a comprehensive educational experience. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their academic potential.
The curriculum at Ashby School is designed to engage students and promote a culture of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on student well-being, ensuring that all pupils have access to resources and support systems that facilitate their educational journey. Recent initiatives, such as workshops to enhance oracy skills for Year 7 students, reflect the school’s dedication to developing essential life skills alongside academic learning.
Ashby School prides itself on its strong community ties and encourages parental involvement through events such as Open Evenings. These occasions allow families to explore the school’s facilities and engage with staff, reinforcing the school’s ethos of collaboration between home and education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The curriculum at Ashby School is designed to engage students and promote a culture of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on student well-being, ensuring that all pupils have access to resources and support systems that facilitate their educational journey. Recent initiatives, such as workshops to enhance oracy skills for Year 7 students, reflect the school’s dedication to developing essential life skills alongside academic learning.
Ashby School prides itself on its strong community ties and encourages parental involvement through events such as Open Evenings. These occasions allow families to explore the school’s facilities and engage with staff, reinforcing the school’s ethos of collaboration between home and education. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Reporting Absences (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (sen)
- News & Events▼ (calendar)
- Life at Ashby Newsletter (calendar)
- Open Evening/ Welcome Video (calendar)
- Parents’ Evening/ Open Evening Dates (calendar)
- School Email (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions and Induction (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ivanhoe School (57.0)
- Ashby School (45.2)
- Ivanhoe College Ashby-De-La-Zouch (45.2)
- Ashby School (41.3)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1820
- Pupils
- 1679
- Boys
- 802
- Girls
- 877
- FSM %
- 12.80
- Open date
- 2021-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1679 | 802 | 877 | 1820 | 12.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1527 | 716 | 811 | 1820 | 12.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1621 | 807 | 814 | 1820 | 13.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1621 | 807 | 814 | 1820 | 13.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1841 |
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