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Schools in Ibstock

A town in Leicestershire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 1,182 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Ibstock at a glance

Behind England on results at 16

How Ibstock's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries72 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1163%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths25%Attainment 8 37.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school21%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Ibstock

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Ibstock primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Ibstock

2 mainstream schools in Ibstock, best first

Ibstock Junior School

Ibstock, LE67 6NP · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

Met the standard at 1163%

England 62%

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
290
Pupils per teacher
20.2
View school Ibstock Junior School

Top Secondary Schools in Ibstock

1 mainstream schools in Ibstock, best first

Ibstock School

Ibstock, LE67 6NE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 4 areas

Results well below the England average.

99 first choices, 121 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.3

England 46.2

Days missed
11.9%
Pupils
689
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school Ibstock School

Nurseries in Ibstock

4 in Ibstock, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Ibstock, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Ibstock Junior School, GoodSt Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock, Good in every areaIbstock School, Requires improvement in 4 areasHolmsdale Manor Nursery, GoodIbstock Nursery, GoodMini Explorers Play School Ltd, OutstandingThe Early Years Academy Ibstock, Strong standard in every area
  • Outstanding1
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Ibstock school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Ibstock's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Ibstock by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Ibstock vs England

How good are Ibstock's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Ibstock

IbstockEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    63%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    25%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    21%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Ibstock in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%65%90%20182019202320242025
63% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
20%35%50%202420252026
25% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
21% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Ibstock has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 14% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Ibstock's state schools each January.

Up 14% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Ibstock17%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in Ibstock

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about Ibstock

How many schools are in Ibstock?

Ibstock has 7 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Ibstock?

The highest-ranked schools in Ibstock on Eduscope are Ibstock Junior School, Ibstock School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Ibstock are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Ibstock hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Ibstock perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Ibstock, 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Ibstock?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Ibstock is 18.1:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Ibstock schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Ibstock is 21.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Ibstock?

There are 1,182 pupils enrolled across schools in Ibstock, with 493 in primary and 689 in secondary. 21.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Ibstock?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Ibstock by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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