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Foxfields Academy

Hospital Lane, Blaby, LE8 4FE
Part of: COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Foxfields Academy
Blaby, LE8 4FE
98 Pupils
100 Capacity
4–16 Age Range
54.10% FSM %
82 Boys
16 Girls
About Foxfields Academy

Foxfields Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 4–16 based in Leicestershire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 98 pupils on roll. School capacity: 100. Current headteacher: Ashley Caress.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Leicestershire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Leicestershire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Blaby
Parliamentary Constituency South Leicestershire
Ward Blaby
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
Opened 01-09-2020
UKPRN 10086698
URN 148029
Data Last Updated 23-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kathryn Cook Chair of Local Governing Body 18/11/2024 17/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ashley Caress Local Governor 25/08/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Rebecca Driver Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Henson Local Governor 04/02/2025 03/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Michaela Middleton Local Governor 03/03/2023 01/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Mark Vout Local Governor 03/07/2024 26/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Wigfull Local Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
0.41 km • Leicester
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Blaby Stokes Church of England Primary School
1.11 km • Leicester
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Countesthorpe Academy
1.33 km • Countesthorpe
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
1.6 km • Leicester
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Greenfield Primary School
1.65 km • Leicester
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South Wigston High School
1.68 km • Wigston
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Frequently Asked Questions
Foxfields Academy is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Blaby, Leicestershire.
Foxfields Academy has 98 pupils, with a capacity of 100.
Foxfields Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
The admissions policy at Foxfields Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Foxfields Academy is Mr Ashley Caress.
Foxfields Academy is at Hospital Lane, Blaby, LE8 4FE, in the Leicestershire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Foxfields Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Foxfields Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ashley Caress
Hospital Lane, Blaby, LE8 4FE
01163440343
www.foxfields-cit.co.uk
Location
LE8 4FE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148029
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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