The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.1 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
38.1
5.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
10.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 799
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 25.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Steere (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ivanhoe School a selective school?
No. Ivanhoe School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ivanhoe School's Ofsted rating?
Ivanhoe School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ivanhoe School?
Ivanhoe School currently has 799 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ivanhoe School take?
Ivanhoe School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ivanhoe School?
Ivanhoe School is in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, LE65 1HX, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ivanhoe School have a sixth form?
No, Ivanhoe School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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