The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 99
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Ms Kate Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3PA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Ash Lea School's Ofsted rating?
Ash Lea School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ash Lea School?
Ash Lea School currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ash Lea School take?
Ash Lea School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Ash Lea School?
Ash Lea School is in Cotgrave, NG12 3PA, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ash Lea School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ash Lea School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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