Ibstock School

About Ibstock School

Ibstock School is an academy converter in Ibstock, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 740 pupils on roll. It is part of LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.3 (2025/26). 24.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% 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

740 / 725 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 April 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE

Phone

01530260705

Principal

Nicola Koncarevic

Website

http://www.ibstockschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ibstock School?

Ibstock School is an academy converter in Ibstock, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Ibstock School have?

Ibstock School has 740 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ibstock School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ibstock School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.3 in 2025/26.

Is Ibstock School part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Ibstock School?

Ibstock School is located at Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE.