Ash Field Academy
Broad Avenue, Leicester, LE5 4PYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ash Field Academy is a special school in Leicester for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 June 2013, report published 2 September 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Ash Field Academy is an inspirational school. All pupils at the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They face considerable barriers to their learning and development. Staff are highly skilled in helping pupils and students in the sixth form to meet these challenges with confidence. As a result, pupils flourish. One student said: 'When I leave, I want to go to residential college alongside other people with disabilities. Having the confidence to be able to come out of the protective bubble of Ash Field and explore the world takes willpower. Thank you to Ash Field for helping me come out of the bubble.' There are high expectations for pupils' achievement. All pupils achieve exceptionally well from their starting points. Staff treat pupils respectfully and with kindness. They know each pupil extremely well. Pupils form trusting relationships with staff and strong friendships with their peers. Classrooms are calm places. As a result, pupils feel happy and safe at Ash Field. Pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities which enhance their life experiences. For example, collecting and delivering food to the local food bank. Students befriend adults in the local care home for people with dementia. They have a real presence in the local community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
10 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
162 pupils on roll, with places for 160
Schools near Ash Field Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Mead Academy | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Miller House School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Keyham Lodge School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 10.8 |
| The Children's Hospital School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Netherhall Mead Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Tracey Lawrence
- Phone
- 01162737151
- Address
- Broad Avenue, Leicester, LE5 4PY
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 138094
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.