Foxfields Academy

About Foxfields Academy

Foxfields Academy is a free school special in Blaby, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 98 pupils on roll. It is part of COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Good. 51.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leicestershire →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 4–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

98 / 100 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

17 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE

Phone

01163440343

Head Teacher

Ashley Caress

Website

www.foxfields-cit.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Foxfields Academy?

Foxfields Academy is a free school special in Blaby, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–16.

How many pupils does Foxfields Academy have?

Foxfields Academy has 98 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Foxfields Academy's Ofsted rating?

Foxfields Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).

Is Foxfields Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Foxfields Academy is part of COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST.

Where is Foxfields Academy?

Foxfields Academy is located at Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE.