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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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