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Ivanhoe School
North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.5 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
799
Capacity
1,098
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 87% across the UK. While 54% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the higher grades, with only 32% reaching grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.1 | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 32% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 43% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
Parent View (172 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
87%
School has high expectations
85%
My child makes good progress
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
80%
School supports development
79%
Behaviour is good
77%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.5%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.74997, -1.46848 · LE65 1HX
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138350
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ivanhoe.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ivanhoe School rated by Ofsted?
Ivanhoe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Ivanhoe School a good school?
Ivanhoe School scores 25.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ivanhoe School?
Based on 172 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ivanhoe School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ivanhoe School in GCSEs?
Ivanhoe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.1. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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