Ash Field Academy

Special
Academy
Ages 4 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

10 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

162 pupils on roll, with places for 160

Eligible for free school meals44.4%

44.4%, 17.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language48.1%

48.1%, 26.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0.6%

0.6%, 14.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan99.4%

99.4%, 93.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

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
Website: ashfield.leicester.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.