How many pupils does Ivanhoe School have?

Ivanhoe School has 799 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ivanhoe School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ivanhoe School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.

Is Ivanhoe School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ivanhoe School is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Ivanhoe School?

Ivanhoe School is located at North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX.

Ivanhoe School

North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX

Not rated

Inspected 29 April 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

43.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

799

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Ivanhoe School

Ivanhoe School is an academy converter in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 799 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 (2025/26). 24.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Leicestershire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 799 / 1,098 (73%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 April 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

24.2%

Free school meals

6.4%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

15.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.5

Attainment 8

128 pupils

46.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

64.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Attendance

9.7%

Overall absence

26.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

46.45

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.4 vs 2023/24

17.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

9.76

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

£53,680

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,165 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

6.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,793

Spend per pupil

£7,771

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX
Phone: 01530412756
Headteacher: Jennifer Steere
Website: http://www.ivanhoe.co.uk/

Academy Trust

LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ivanhoe School?: Ivanhoe School is an academy converter in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Ivanhoe School have?: Ivanhoe School has 799 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ivanhoe School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Ivanhoe School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.5 in 2025/26.
Is Ivanhoe School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ivanhoe School is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Ivanhoe School?: Ivanhoe School is located at North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HX.

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