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Primary schools in and near Ibstock

All 2 primary schools in Ibstock, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Ibstock

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  1. Ibstock Junior School

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

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the Ibstock average.

    Met the standard at 1163%

    Ibstock 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.0%Ibstock 4.3%
    Pupils
    290
    Pupils per teacher
    20.2
    View school Ibstock Junior School

Just outside Ibstock

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Ibstock.

  1. Heather Primary School

    1.0 miles from Ibstock · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results below the Ibstock average, low absence.

    10 first choices, 10 offers made

    Met the standard at 1156%

    Ibstock 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.3%Ibstock 4.3%
    Pupils
    115
    Pupils per teacher
    22.1
    View school Heather Primary School
  2. Ellistown Community Primary School

    1.6 miles from Ibstock · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results above the Ibstock average.

    22 first choices, 24 offers made

    Met the standard at 1170%

    Ibstock 63%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.7%Ibstock 4.3%
    Pupils
    206
    Pupils per teacher
    23.4
    View school Ellistown Community Primary School
The big picture

How Ibstock's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Ofsted grades in Ibstock

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 1
  • Good: 1 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Ibstock

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    1 of the 2 primary schools in Ibstock have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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  4. List a school you're likely to get.

    Popular schools fill up from the families who live closest. Add your postcode to see which schools are nearest, and put one of them on your form.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Ibstock, explained

There are 2 primary schools in Ibstock, teaching 493 children. 2 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

63.0% of pupils in Ibstock met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

17.0% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,672 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 8.4% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Ibstock?
There are 2 primary schools in Ibstock, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Ibstock?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Ibstock on Eduscope are Ibstock Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Ibstock ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
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 figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Ibstock primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Ibstock is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Ibstock?
When choosing a primary school in Ibstock, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 2 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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