The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.5
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 740
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Koncarevic (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Ibstock School a selective school?
No. Ibstock School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ibstock School's Ofsted rating?
Ibstock School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ibstock School?
Ibstock School currently has 740 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ibstock School take?
Ibstock School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ibstock School?
Ibstock School is in Ibstock, LE67 6NE, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ibstock School have a sixth form?
No, Ibstock School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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