SchoolScoresIbstock School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Central Avenue, Ibstock, LE67 6NE
01530 260705 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
104 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Leicestershire comparisons use the 30 of its 45 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 15 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 28th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 11% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 77% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 28th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 9% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 29th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 7% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 68% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 58 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 22nd highest of 27 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 17% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 36% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 92 parents who had raised a concern 25th highest of 29 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 10% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 63% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 47 parents of children with SEND Joint 9th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 33% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 56% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 26th highest of 30 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Leicestershire. Higher than 13% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54%said yes | 70% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
179 pupils in this year group.
38% — 9 points below the Leicestershire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 41.5 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 121 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 99 |
| Of those, offered a place | 99 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 252 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9% | 18.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 18th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 8.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 42nd lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 9% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9% | 8.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 21% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.7% | 21.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 44th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 62.7 | 19.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Lower than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9% | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.27% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 28th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 67% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6 | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 43rd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 13% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 44 state secondary schools in Leicestershire. Higher than 69% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0% | 12.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- The Newbridge School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ibstock School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Ibstock School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Ibstock School?
54% of the 104 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ibstock School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ibstock School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 99 families put Ibstock School as their first choice for 121 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 99 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138721.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.