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Ibstock School
Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.8 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
740
Capacity
725
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.5, the school performs above the national average, particularly in terms of overall academic achievement. However, it has been rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, and only 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for growth in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with just 54% recommending the school, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 8 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% UK |
Parent View (104 responses)
★★★★★2.7
Good range of subjects
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
65%
My child is happy
64%
My child feels safe
63%
My child makes good progress
59%
School has high expectations
59%
Progress is communicated
56%
I'd recommend this school
54%
School supports development
48%
School keeps me informed
44%
Behaviour is good
42%
School responds to concerns
39%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.68948, -1.40036 · LE67 6NE
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138721
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ibstockschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ibstock School rated by Ofsted?
Ibstock School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 April 2025.
Is Ibstock School a good school?
Ibstock School scores 2.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Ibstock School?
Based on 104 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ibstock School receives a satisfaction score of 54% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ibstock School in GCSEs?
Ibstock School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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