Ashby School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Nottingham Road Ashby-de-la-Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1DT |
| Phone | 01530413748 |
| Reference Number | 148549 |
Ashby School is performing well overall, receiving a 'Good' rating across all domains in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school serves its community effectively, demonstrating high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Positive relationships between staff and students contribute to a supportive learning environment where pupils feel safe and valued. While the school has made significant improvements, there are still areas that require attention, particularly in the consistency of assessment practices and tailored support for pupils with SEND.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1679 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.77%
Girls: 52.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 117 | 222 |
| 8 | 110 | 112 | 222 |
| 9 | 101 | 118 | 219 |
| 10 | 133 | 128 | 261 |
| 11 | 124 | 135 | 259 |
| 12 | 131 | 136 | 267 |
| 13 | 98 | 131 | 229 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.1% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations of all pupils, including those with SEND
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Well-equipped and resourced on-site provision
- Good support for pupils at an early stage of reading
- Effective pastoral support promoting pupils' well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in formative assessment across subjects
- Variability in the adaptation of the curriculum for SEND students
- Curriculum lacks emphasis on spiritual, moral, social and cultural education at key stages 4 and 5
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 66% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.69 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.23 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 14.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 169 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 93 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 27 | 5 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Woodcote Primary School
Willowbrook Close, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JX |
0.48 miles |
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Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Burton Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2LL |
0.57 miles |
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Ashby Hastings Primary School
School Lane, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 2AX |
0.88 miles |
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Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Beaumont Avenue, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2NF |
0.9 miles |
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Ashby Willesley Primary School
Packington Nook Lane, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 2QG |
0.93 miles |
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Packington Church of England Primary School
Mill Street, Packington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1WL |
1.5 miles |
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Viscount Beaumont's Church of England Primary School
Ashby Road, Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8FD |
2.1 miles |
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Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Off Main Street, Blackfordby, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 8AB |
2.19 miles |
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Moira Primary School
Blackfordby Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6EX |
2.26 miles |
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Newbold Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Newbold Coleorton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8PF |
2.61 miles |
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Donisthorpe Primary School
Ashby Road, Donisthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7QF |
2.96 miles |
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Three Trees Infant Academy
High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7EA |
3.15 miles |
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Three Trees CofE Junior Academy
High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7EA |
3.15 miles |
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Woodstone Community Primary School
Heather Lane, Ravenstone, Woodstone Community Primary School, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2AH |
3.23 miles |
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Swannington Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Swannington, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8QJ |
3.23 miles |
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Griffydam Primary School
Top Road, Griffydam, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8HU |
3.32 miles |
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Oakthorpe Primary School
School Street, Oakthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7RE |
3.36 miles |
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St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Bosworth Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7LQ |
3.42 miles |
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Hartshorne CofE Primary School
Main Street, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7ES |
3.46 miles |
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Measham Church of England Primary School
Bosworth Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7LG |
3.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ivanhoe School
North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX |
0.24 miles |
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Castleview School
9a & 10a Waterloo House, North Street, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HS |
0.26 miles |
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Granville Academy
Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JR |
3.63 miles |
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The Newbridge School
Forest Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SJ |
4.61 miles |
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The Pingle Academy
Coronation Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA |
4.74 miles |
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Ibstock School
Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE |
4.85 miles |