Foxfields Academy

Special
Free school
Ages 4 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Hospital Lane, Blaby, LE8 4FEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Foxfields Academy is a special school in Blaby for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Pupil numbers and mix

105 pupils on roll, with places for 100

Eligible for free school meals51.4%

51.4%, 24.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.9%

1.9%, 19.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Foxfields Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
The Goldhill Learning Foundation	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Ellesmere College	3 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	0% met the expected standard
Millgate School	3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 13.0
Lodge Farm Education	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Free schools special
Sector: Free school
Trust: COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
Age range: 4 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Ashley Caress
Phone: 01163440343
Website: foxfields-cit.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Hospital Lane, Blaby, LE8 4FE
Local authority: Leicestershire
URN: 148029

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.