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Ash Lea School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make small steps in their learning with clear, adjusted goals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well throughout the day and celebrate achievements.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff use a range of resources including signs and symbols to support learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; the calm atmosphere supports thriving.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Safe space pods and emotional literacy support help regulate behavior.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are passionate about their work; leaders are considerate of workload.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers check what pupils know and plan next steps accordingly.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Positive relationships enable pupil thriving.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff praised for supportive culture and regular safeguarding training.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Leaders need to involve curriculum leaders more in improvement checks.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can share views through Ofsted Parent View and other communications.
Communication with Parents: School uses various means to communicate with parents, detailed in the report.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are supportive and recognize staff 'going the extra mile'.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Governors frequently visit to ensure standards.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work with determination with agencies to ensure family support.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders ensure all pupils have resources to communicate and learn effectively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders track behavior and respond promptly to concerns.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Plans to expand physical intervention training.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Any bullying incidents are well managed by staff.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are vigilant about pupils' welfare and quick to act if needed.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Robust arrangements for medication and health procedures.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils treat each other with respect, creating a positive environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Full-time healthcare assistants ensure high-quality care.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy music, drama, and trips to places like Belvoir Castle.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Older pupils appreciate work experience and college 'taster' courses.
Career Counselling Services: Students value work experience and achieve qualifications.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils focus on 'Life after Ash Lea' and plan next steps.
Support for SEND: Staff cater to physical and medical needs to reduce learning blocks.
Subjects Offered: Pupils achieve well in various subjects, focusing on 'pre-formal' and 'semi-formal' stages.
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About Us
Ash Lea School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 98 students from age 3-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We firmly believe that every student has a right to the most diverse selection of learning possibilities. We shall fully recognise and realise each person's potential, as well as honour and cherish the contribution they make to society and daily life. In all we do, we'll aim for greatness. will continuously strive to give Ash Lea students the best possible education, both in terms of quality and standard. in order to make sure that parents are completely involved in all parts of their child's education, to work closely with parents and to keep an open conversation. to collaborate on education as a team with students, parents, and other professionals. to continue having close working partnerships with other local schools. To offer all students a joyful, active, and compassionate learning environment where they can grow in a safe and encouraging environment. to get Ash Lea School involved in establishing a good rapport with the neighbourhood. to assist students in keeping connections to their own neighbourhood. to help every child reach their maximum potential in terms of their academic, social, moral, spiritual, and personal growth.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.79% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.5% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.8 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 62.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.87% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 61.52% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.63% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59.57% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.85% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.47% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.87% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.71% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.76% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.53% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.88 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.88% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.72% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 34.62% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.82% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.82% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.29% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.84% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.77% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.61% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.05% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.01 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 94.64% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.9% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 33.76% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 14.16% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.8% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.2% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.35% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.02% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.44% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.41% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.09 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.65% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.98% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 31.65% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 12.74% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.91% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.27% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.29% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.88% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.65% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.56% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.42% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.23% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.3% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.02% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 31.78% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.96% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.2% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.12% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.8% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.44% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 154 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.14% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.23% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 33.65% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.21% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.77% | 2.46% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ash Lea School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1