Ivanhoe School
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1HX · Leicestershire · secondary school
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27th 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 899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 46.1 · 53 | 46% | 2.44 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.39 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.5 · 36 | 15% | 0.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ivanhoe School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.39 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 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school is a Barclays Girls Football School Partnership.
Getting in
The published school roll is 848 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,098. 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 support is available for students who are falling behind in their progress? How does the football partnership integrate into the wider curriculum or extracurricular schedule?
What Ofsted said about Ivanhoe School
Overview
Ivanhoe School is described as a place where "warm relationships are at the heart of life," with pupils feeling safe and welcome. The report highlights that the school has managed significant recent changes well, including its expansion to become a full secondary school, while maintaining high expectations for pupil achievement and character development.
Strengths
- Pupils "thrive alongside their peers" and benefit from "a great selection of enrichment opportunities" that support their personal growth.
- The curriculum is well-structured, with "precisely what pupils will learn" identified, allowing knowledge to become increasingly complex as they progress.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they "access the same curriculum as their peers whenever possible."
- Reading is a clear priority, with a "well-stocked and well-used library" and quick support for those who struggle.
- Pupils receive "excellent support to choose their next steps" and secure ambitious destinations after leaving school.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must check pupils’ understanding more carefully to "correct pupils’ misconceptions effectively" and resolve knowledge gaps before moving on.
- Staff need to maintain "consistently high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and conduct," addressing issues such as incorrect uniforms or lateness more rigorously.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.6 |
| 2024/25 | 38.1 |
| 2025/26 | 43.5 |
| 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
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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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