The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 319
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 20.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mr Phil Lewin (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Melbourne Road, Melbourne Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Ibstock Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Ibstock Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ibstock Junior School?
Ibstock Junior School currently has 319 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ibstock Junior School take?
Ibstock Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ibstock Junior School?
Ibstock Junior School is in Ibstock, LE67 6NP, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ibstock Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Ibstock Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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