The Ashley School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

OutstandingSpecialAges 7–16189 pupils

Ashley Downs, NR32 4EUWebsite01502565439

Outstanding189 pupilsAges 7–16EHCP

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Outstanding2y ago

Inspected May 2023

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Ages7 - 16

Pupils189

Outstanding2y ago

Ages7 - 16

Pupils189

Inspected May 2023 · View report

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

7 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

189 / 192 (98%)

Avg Class Size

~21*

Head Teacher

Mr Thomas Ward

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected May 2023

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

11.2%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.2%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.2%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence33.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate13.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 204 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty68 pupils (36%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder58 pupils (31%)

Speech, Language & Communication29 pupils (15%)

Specific Learning Difficulty9 pupils (5%)

Hearing Impairment8 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (3%)

Other5 pupils (3%)

Severe Learning Difficulty3 pupils (2%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health3 pupils (2%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)24

Teaching assistants (FTE)30

Support staff (FTE)48

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils189

Free school meals53.4%

English as additional language0.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British95.8%

Mixed Other1.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.6%

White Other0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£26,665

total expenditure per pupil

+£19,265 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£8,976

Support staff£4,012

Premises£353

Energy£0

Learning resources£1,635

Income per pupil£25,928

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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