The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.7
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,000
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Matthew Parrott (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Forest Street, Shepshed, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakfield School
Pupil referral unit · Very close
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Shepshed High School
Middle deemed secondary · Very close
Newcroft Primary Academy
Primary · 885m away
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough
Primary · 2.3km away
Hathern Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Iveshead School a selective school?
No. Iveshead School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Iveshead School?
Iveshead School currently has 1,000 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Iveshead School take?
Iveshead School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Iveshead School?
Iveshead School is in Loughborough, LE12 9DB, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Iveshead School have a sixth form?
Yes, Iveshead School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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