The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.4
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
58%
16.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 279 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,558
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 17.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- TRANSFORMING LIVES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Brockwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
November 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Ashlawn Road, Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 5ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAvon Park School
Independent · 518m away
Paddox Primary School
Primary · 581m away
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School
Primary · 648m away
Abbots Farm Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Abbots Farm Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hillmorton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Eastlands Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Quest Academy
Free school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ashlawn School a selective school?
No. Ashlawn School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ashlawn School's Ofsted rating?
Ashlawn School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ashlawn School?
Ashlawn School currently has 1,558 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ashlawn School take?
Ashlawn School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ashlawn School?
Ashlawn School is in Rugby, CV22 5ET, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ashlawn School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ashlawn School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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