SchoolScoresIbstock Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Melbourne Road, Melbourne Road, Ibstock, LE67 6NP
01530 260481 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 March 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leicestershire comparisons use the 131 of its 231 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 100 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 117th highest of 131 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 118th highest of 131 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 115th highest of 131 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 80th highest of 86 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 8% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 103rd highest of 127 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 78% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND 12th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 66% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 96th highest of 131 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Leicestershire figures pool parents at the Leicestershire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
89 pupils in this year group.
63% — about the same as the Leicestershire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 1% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 60th highest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.4% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 155th highest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 177th highest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 77th lowest of 229 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 86th lowest of 229 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 116th lowest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 92nd lowest of 230 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 150th highest of 231 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 97th highest of 231 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 68% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.8 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 102nd highest of 192 state primary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 12.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Denys CofE Infant School, Ibstock 0.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Heather Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ellistown Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hugglescote Community Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodstone Community Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dove Bank Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton Burgoland Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenstone Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belvoirdale Community Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ibstock Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ibstock Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 March 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Ibstock Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ibstock Junior School?
81% of the 47 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ibstock Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 119931.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.