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Iveshead School
Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DB, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.9 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
950
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in its GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 62% nationally for Attainment 8. However, parent satisfaction is relatively low at 47%, indicating that there may be areas for improvement in community engagement. The school also has a strong EBacc entry rate of 89%, suggesting a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality 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. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% 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 31% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 89% | Top 28% 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%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (129 responses)
★★★★★2.6
Good range of subjects
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
74%
My child feels safe
63%
My child makes good progress
63%
My child is happy
61%
Progress is communicated
58%
School has high expectations
54%
Behaviour is good
49%
I'd recommend this school
47%
School responds to concerns
37%
School supports development
36%
School keeps me informed
30%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.77383, -1.28289 · LE12 9DB
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149271
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ivesheadschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Iveshead School rated by Ofsted?
Iveshead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Iveshead School a good school?
Iveshead School scores 13.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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 Iveshead School?
Based on 129 Ofsted Parent View responses, Iveshead School receives a satisfaction score of 51% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Iveshead School in GCSEs?
Iveshead School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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