Special academy · Leicester

Ash Field Academy

Special
Ages 4–19
Sixth form
Term dates checked

Term dates

This school's own term dates broadly match Leicester council's, so the council's dates are shown here. INSET days can differ, so check the school's calendar for those.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

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Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 3 July 2024: School remains Outstanding.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 4–19
Pupils: 162 (capacity 160)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: DISCOVERY SCHOOLS ACADEMIES TRUST LTD
Phone: 01162737151
Address: Broad Avenue, Leicester, LE5 4PY
Website: ashfield.leicester.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.