Ashby School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ashby School
Address: Nottingham Road
Town/City: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
County: Leicestershire
Postcode: LE65 1DT
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01530 413748
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2021
Trust: Life Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: Life Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Dr Jude Mellor
Capacity: 1820
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1669 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.3%

Location and administration

URN: 148549
DfE Number: 855/4042
UKPRN: 10087907
UPRN: 100032066716
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: North West Leicestershire (E07000134)
Constituency: North West Leicestershire (E14001404)
Electoral Ward: Ashby Money Hill (E05010094)

Easting & Northing: 436322E, 316895N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 44' 56.75" N 1° 27' 47.54" W
Plus Code: 9C4WPGXP+JP

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Elisabeth Bray - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 January 2029.
  • Miss Alice Clapton - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 May 2026.
  • Alice Clapton - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
  • Mr Nicholas Fitzpatrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 August 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 August 2026.
  • Mr Andrew Goodwin - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Goodwin - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2026.
  • Mr Graham Hale - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2026.
  • Ms Angela Holt - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2028.
  • Dr Lynsey James - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2028.
  • Brooke Keating Rogers - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 August 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 August 2030.
  • Dr Jude Mellor - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 August 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Nigel Middleton - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 19 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Moore - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2022.
  • Ms Elizabeth Parle - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Neal Preece - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 June 2030.
  • Dr Dale Richards - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2029.
  • Mrs Alice Stevenson - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 May 2030.
  • Mrs Abigail Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 January 2026.
  • Ms Nicola Watson - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 February 2030.