Ibstock School
Ibstock, LE67 6NE · Leicestershire · secondary school
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42nd of 43 secondary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 897 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2/10 among them, against 1.0/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 25.0 · 8 | 46% | 0.36 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.61 · 11 | 38% | 0.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.3 · 10 | 15% | 0.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ibstock School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.61 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Ashby Arts festival.
Getting in
The published school roll is 689 pupils against a stated capacity of 725. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Ibstock School
Overview
The report states that pupils’ experiences have improved recently, with many enjoying a "safe and supportive environment" and positive relationships with staff. However, the school is judged as requiring improvement across all key areas, as recent changes have not yet had sufficient time to fully impact the quality of provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed and carefully sequenced," clearly identifying what pupils need to learn.
- Pupils benefit from "wide-ranging opportunities" for extra-curricular activities, including trips and leadership awards.
- Recent support for reading skills is "beginning to make a positive difference."
- Provision for careers education is positive, helping pupils prepare for their next steps.
- Leaders consider staff workload when making changes, and most staff feel well supported.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not implemented consistently well; teachers must adapt content effectively to help pupils secure and apply new knowledge.
- The needs of pupils with SEND are not met consistently, as adaptations are not always matched closely enough to individual requirements.
- Behaviour management strategies are not applied consistently, leading to disruption and inconsistent pupil conduct.
- Attendance rates remain too low, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, and some pupils do not attend lessons even when in school.
- The personal development programme is in early stages, with variable pupil understanding of British values and other faiths.
- Communication of recent changes to stakeholders is ineffective, leaving some staff and parents unsure of the school’s aims.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.0 |
| 2024/25 | 41.5 |
| 2025/26 | 37.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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