Ibstock Junior School
Ibstock, LE67 6NP · Leicestershire · primary school
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118th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.3/10 against 3,295 of them, against 3.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ibstock Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 290 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Ibstock Junior School
Overview
Ibstock Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a welcoming community where pupils are treated as individuals, enjoy attending school, and achieve well overall. Staff are praised for understanding individual needs and ensuring learning is engaging, with strong support systems in place for attendance and pupil welfare.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully planned to include essential knowledge, with frequent revisiting of key vocabulary and concepts to aid retention.
- Staff effectively use resources, such as objects in mathematics, to help pupils understand new concepts and learn from mistakes.
- Reading is prioritised, with focused phonics support for early readers and opportunities for all pupils to practise fluency.
- The school quickly identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and provides appropriate adaptations.
- Pupils benefit from extensive enrichment opportunities, including clubs, visits, and roles such as subject ambassadors and pupil parliament representatives.
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum areas, such as art and design and design and technology, pupils are not always taught necessary skills or given time to practise them before being expected to apply them.
- The school should ensure teaching introduces and builds key skills and knowledge before pupils need to complete more complicated activities in these subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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