Ashby School
Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 1DT · Leicestershire · secondary school
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16th of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 639 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.3 · 74 | 30% | 2.21 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.14 · 39 | 25% | 0.98 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.4 · 62 | 10% | 0.62 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashby School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.14 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Show Club and Duke of Edinburgh, or take up trampolining. Trips include visits to the Arts Theatre, Space Centre, Alton Towers, and Beaumanor, alongside Geography field trips and ski trips. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,669 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,820. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Ashby School
Overview
Ashby School is described as a "good school that serves its community well," characterised by "positive relationships between staff and pupils" and high expectations for all learners. The report highlights that the school is "highly inclusive" and that leaders have taken "swift action" to drive significant improvements since the previous inspection.
Strengths
- Staff demonstrate "strong subject knowledge" and a commitment to pupils’ "well-being and development."
- The school provides "high-quality pastoral support," ensuring pupils know how to look after their physical and mental health.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from a "well-equipped and well-resourced on-site provision" where they are taught by experts.
- Sixth-form students are taught by "knowledgeable and skilled staff" and value the support offered.
- Leaders engage well with staff, considering their "well-being and workload" while providing high-quality training.
Areas to improve
- Formative assessment procedures are not fully consistent; leaders must ensure assessments "consistently identifies gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge."
- The curriculum is not always "skilfully adapted" in lessons to fully meet the learning needs of all pupils with SEND.
- Spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) education at key stages 4 and 5 requires development, particularly regarding pupils’ knowledge of "faith and religion."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.1 |
| 2025/26 | 48.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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