The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.1
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 507 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 110 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,679
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr Jude Mellor
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Nottingham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastleview School
Independent · 426m away
Woodcote Primary School
Primary · 771m away
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Ashby Hastings Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashby Hill Top Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ashby Willesley Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Packington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ashby School's Ofsted rating?
Ashby School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashby School?
Ashby School currently has 1,679 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashby School take?
Ashby School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ashby School?
Ashby School is in Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 1DT, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashby School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ashby School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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