Ashmount School

Ashmount School continues to be recognized as an outstanding institution, providing a safe and nurturing environment where pupils thrive and are encouraged to develop a range of skills for their future. The school is committed to delivering a rich and broad learning experience, underpinned by a strong sense of community among the pupils and staff. The leadership is ambitious, focusing on high expectations for all students, and utilizing a robust curriculum that is tailored to meet the individual needs of each pupil, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Strengths

• Inspirational and nurturing environment
• Strong relationships between staff and pupils
• Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
• Effective communication strategies and systems in place
• Integration of academic learning with therapeutic interventions
• Strong emphasis on reading and literacy
• Personalized support for every pupil's learning
• Commitment to fostering independence and well-being
• Comprehensive careers guidance and support
• Active engagement in community and extracurricular activities

In 2024–25 pupils at Ashmount School attended 90.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 25.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Ashmount School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Ashmount School had 10.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 12.6% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Ashmount School had 209 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Ashmount School received £29,467 and spent £29,125 for each of its 209 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £220,000 (-£1,054 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Ashmount School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Ashmount School is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2023.

When was Ashmount School last inspected by Ofsted?

Ashmount School was last inspected in July 2023.

How many pupils does Ashmount School have?

Ashmount School has 209 pupils on roll.

What age range does Ashmount School cover?

Ashmount School for pupils aged 4 to 19.

What are Ashmount School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Ashmount School?

Ashmount School is at Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ.