Foxfields Academy

Foxfields Academy has been rated as 'Good' overall in its first inspection since opening in 2020. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of its pupils, all of whom have special educational needs. The quality of education is particularly strong in core subjects like English, mathematics, and science, where pupils exhibit good understanding and application of knowledge. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, complemented by a robust personal development program that prepares them well for future challenges.

Strengths

• Pupils thrive and feel safe, supported by a strong culture of safeguarding.
• The curriculum is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on key knowledge and skills.
• Outstanding personal development with a focus on social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Strong leadership and a positive workplace culture for staff.

Areas for Improvement

• Some foundation subjects lack fully developed curriculum plans and resources.
• Attendance is an issue, with fewer than half of pupils demonstrating consistently good attendance.

In 2024–25 pupils at Foxfields Academy attended 81.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 38.5% 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, 24.5% of pupils at Foxfields Academy 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 Foxfields Academy had 5.5 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 18.2% 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 Foxfields Academy had 105 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health.

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 2024–25 Foxfields Academy received £34,803 and spent £28,884 for each of its 98 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £74,000 (£754 per pupil).

Across all 18 schools of Community Inclusive Trust, income was £11,652 and spending £11,935 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). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Blaby · Leicestershire local authority: places and applications

Foxfields Academy is part of Community Inclusive Trust, which runs 19 schools. The nearest others:

• Bowman Academy Loughborough
• Bingham Primary School Bingham
• Greenfields Academy Grantham
• The Isaac Newton Primary School Grantham
• Poplar Farm School Grantham
• Newton Bridge Academy Grantham
• Linchfield Academy Peterborough
• Newark Orchard School Newark
• Caythorpe Primary School Grantham
• Osbournby Primary School Sleaford

What is Foxfields Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Foxfields Academy is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.

When was Foxfields Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Foxfields Academy was last inspected in March 2023.

How many pupils does Foxfields Academy have?

Foxfields Academy has 105 pupils on roll.

What age range does Foxfields Academy cover?

Foxfields Academy for pupils aged 4 to 16.

Where is Foxfields Academy?

Foxfields Academy is at Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE.