Welcome to Ash Lea School

Ash Lea School is a community where everyone is valued, celebrated and works to their full potential. Both staff and pupils have high expectations of every aspect of school life from the curriculum to our extensive range of extended services.We are very proud of the achievements of our school and the external recognition from OFSTED but we will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do.Through the differentiated and personalised curriculum, each pupil has the opportunity to reach their full potential. This is achieved through positive partnerships with other professionals, other schools and the local community.Kate DaviesHeadteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

3 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

99 Total

No. of Boys

56 (56.6%)

No. of Girls

43 (43.4%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

0.0%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

86%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

0%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:0%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:86%
England:2%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 14, 2025

Child in Need

Nov 24, 2025

Presentation Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 17

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 27

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 20 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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In Post 16, whilst learning continues to be driven by IEP targets, the programme of study covers core skills, life after Ash Lea, and personal, social enrichment.

Emotional regulation groups
Performing Arts
Discreet physiotherapy

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed