Foxfields Academy, Blaby
Foxfields Academy is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Blaby, part of Community Inclusive Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Foxfields Academy in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Foxfields Academy are Wigston Birkett House Community Special School (1.8 miles, Good); The Goldhill Learning Foundation (2.3 miles, Good); Ellesmere College (3 miles, Good); and Millgate School (3.1 miles).
Wigston Birkett House Community Special SchoolThe Goldhill Learning FoundationEllesmere CollegeMillgate School
The trust
Foxfields Academy is one of 19 schools run by Community Inclusive Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
51.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (13%).
Almost every pupil at Foxfields Academy has an education, health and care plan (105 of 105 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is South Wigston Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Willow Road (opposite), 350 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Foxfields Academy issued 58 suspensions, 59.2 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
51.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Foxfields Academy
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Foxfields Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Foxfields Academy is in Leicestershire; for families living there:
- Leicestershire's school travel policy: Mainstream School Transport for 5 to 16 year olds
- How to apply: Request for school transport on medical grounds form PDF, 359.48 KB Opens new window
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
105 pupils
100 places
5 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Blaby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Blaby
Across Leicestershire council
Places available
8,516
Applications
7,490
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All secondary applications across Leicestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
105
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
105
Total Pupils
91
Boys
14
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
5.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,333
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
18.9%
Overall absence
38.5%
Persistent absence
104
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Foxfields Academy
What are SATs results like at Foxfields Academy?
Of the pupils at Foxfields Academy who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 25% reached the expected standard in reading and 8% did so in maths.
What is Foxfields Academy's Ofsted rating?
Foxfields Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023.
What is the catchment area for Foxfields Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Foxfields Academy is oversubscribed, Leicestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Foxfields Academy?
Foxfields Academy has around 105 pupils on roll. 51% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Foxfields Academy?
18.9% of sessions were missed at Foxfields Academy in 2024/25. 38.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Foxfields Academy?
Apply through Leicestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Foxfields Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Foxfields Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Leicestershire is 3 (the median across 329 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Foxfields Academy?
Foxfields Academy is at Hospital Lane, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4FE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)