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Schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

A town in Leicestershire

  • Town
  • 16 schools and nurseries
  • 3,788 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Ashby-de-la-Zouch at a glance

Close to England on most measures

How Ashby-de-la-Zouch's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries165 primary · 2 secondary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1162%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths52%Attainment 8 46.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary13%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Ashby-de-la-Zouch primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

5 mainstream schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, best first

Ashby Willesley Primary School

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2QG · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

54 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1185%

England 62%

Days missed
3.2%
Pupils
411
Pupils per teacher
24.8
View school Ashby Willesley Primary School

Ashby Hill Top Primary School

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 2NF · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results close to the England average.

58 first choices, 44 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
4.4%
Pupils
308
Pupils per teacher
23.5
View school Ashby Hill Top Primary School
See all 6 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

2 mainstream schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, best first

Ashby School

Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 1DT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

231 first choices, 228 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.4

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
1,669
Pupils per teacher
19.6
View school Ashby School

Ivanhoe School

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1HX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results below the England average.

153 first choices, 163 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.5

England 46.2

Days missed
9.7%
Pupils
848
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Ivanhoe School
See all 4 secondary schools

Nurseries in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

7 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 7 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

2 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, by the school's Eduscope score

Ashby School

Ashby-De-La-Zouch, LE65 1DT · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

231 first choices, 228 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.4

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
1,669
Pupils per teacher
19.6
View school Ashby School

Castleview School

Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1HS · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Castleview School

Special Schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

2 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Castleview School

Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1HS · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Castleview School

Private Schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

2 in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Castleview School

Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1HS · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Castleview School
The map

Every school in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Woodcote Primary School, GoodAshby-de-la-Zouch Church of England Primary School, GoodCastleview School, InspectedIvanhoe School, Good in every areaAshby Hill Top Primary School, OutstandingAshby Willesley Primary School, GoodAshby School, GoodAshby Hastings Primary School, GoodHuntingdon House SchoolAshby Castle Day Nursery, GoodIncredible Kids, GoodBilingual Day Nursery Ashby, GoodHoly Trinity Playgroup, GoodAshby Castle Pre-Preparatory School, OutstandingAshby Preschool Academy, GoodAshby Nursery School, Good
  • Outstanding2
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

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Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

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Postcodes

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Ashby-de-la-Zouch vs England

How good are Ashby-de-la-Zouch's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Ashby-de-la-ZouchEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    62%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    52%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    13%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Ashby-de-la-Zouch in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
62% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
52% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Ashby-de-la-Zouch has 16 schools and nurseries.

There are 3% fewer pupils than in 2018, though numbers have risen since 2025.

13% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Ashby-de-la-Zouch's state schools each January.

Down 3% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch13%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Ashby-de-la-Zouch

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How many schools are in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

Ashby-de-la-Zouch has 16 schools, including 6 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

The highest-ranked schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch on Eduscope are Ashby Willesley Primary School, Ashby Hill Top Primary School, Ashby School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, 62% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is 20.1:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Ashby-de-la-Zouch schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is 17.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

There are 3,788 pupils enrolled across schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, with 1,271 in primary and 2,517 in secondary. 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

There are 2 independent schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Ashby-de-la-Zouch?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in Ashby-de-la-Zouch by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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