Foxfields Academy
Free schools special · Ages 4–16 · Blaby, Leicestershire
Foxfields Academy is a special school in Blaby, Leicestershire for ages 4–16 (free schools special). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 17 January 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Hospital Lane, Blaby, LE8 4FE
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 4–16
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Leicestershire
- Pupils on roll
- 105 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 51.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 17 January 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils of all ages thrive at Foxfields Academy.”
- “The school caters very well for pupils’ academic and social and emotional needs.”
- “Pupils who may have had negative experiences in the past receive well-planned support to overcome their difficulties.”
To improve
- “In a small number of subjects, leaders have not yet finalised the curriculum.”
- “This reduced contact with parents and carers means it is harder to create a positive home–school partnership.”
- “This can also affect some pupils’ progress and attendance.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 March 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Leicestershire.
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- LGS Stoneygate 5.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Henry David Learning Woodfield School 5.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wolfdale School 7.4 mi No Ofsted grade