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Ashby School
Nottingham Road, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DT, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.8 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,679
Capacity
1,820
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
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Last inspected: 24 January 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.1 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 63% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | Top 25% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 294 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.74846, -1.46335 · LE65 1DT
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN148549
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ashbyschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashby School rated by Ofsted?
Ashby School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2024.
Is Ashby School a good school?
Ashby School scores 57.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ashby School in GCSEs?
Ashby School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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