Ash Field Academy

A outstanding academy special converter school in Leicester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ash Field Academy.

Leicester, LE54PY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
26 June 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Broad Avenue
Leicester, LE54PY

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138094
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Broad Avenue, Leicester, LE5 4PY
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Capacity
160 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
168
Free School Meals
46.1% (77 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
98.8% (166 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
77.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
62.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
168 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Reach for Success"

Trust Respect Aspiration Collaboration Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Miss Tracey Lawrence, Principal: Ash Field Academy is an inclusive school with values of Trust, Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration and Kindness; motto Reach for Success; emphasis on wellbeing and helping each pupil achieve their personal best.

Facilities

Residential Department

Curriculum Highlights

Specialist school catering for pupils aged 4 to 19 Pupils are grouped into Pathways (Blue, Green and Yellow) from Key Stage 2 Six Key Stages (Reception to Year 14) and four phases (Early Years, Early Primary 1, Early Primary 2, Primary, Secondary, FE) Residential provision (Resi) attached to the main school building iSENDHub and SEND specialist support 14-19 Curriculum and Life Skills

SEND Provision

Ash Field Academy provides SEND support with on-site NHS professionals, including a nurse and healthcare assistants on site during the day, plus a well-being team and movement team. Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists work closely with school staff to maximise pupil benefit.

Admissions Criteria

Leicester City Council manages the admission arrangements for Ash Field Academy. Typically pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Places are commissioned by the Local Authority.

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