The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 400 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 215 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,584
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 28.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE TWO COUNTIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jenny Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sutton Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8HP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ashfield Comprehensive School a selective school?
No. Ashfield Comprehensive School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Ashfield Comprehensive School?
Ashfield Comprehensive School currently has 2,584 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashfield Comprehensive School take?
Ashfield Comprehensive School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ashfield Comprehensive School?
Ashfield Comprehensive School is in Nottingham, NG17 8HP, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashfield Comprehensive School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ashfield Comprehensive School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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