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Iveshead School

Forest Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DB

Not rated

Inspected 24 September 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
44.2
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–19
Ages
1,000
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Iveshead School

Iveshead School is an academy converter in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,000 pupils on roll. It is part of MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.2 (2025/26). 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Leicestershire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,000 / 1,400 (71%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
24 September 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

19.6%
Free school meals
4.4%
EAL
5.6%
SEN support
17.5%
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)

44.2
Attainment 8
170 pupils
37.6%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
67.6%
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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-
A-level average grade
38 students
7.9%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
52%
To higher education
14%
To top-third universities
2%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%
Sustained destination
86%
Stayed in education
6%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.1%
Overall absence
25.7%
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.

53.28
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +4.6 vs 2023/24
18.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24
18.31
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24
£49,870
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 8% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,755 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
5
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 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.

£7,169
Spend per pupil
£8,227
Income per pupil
58%
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
Forest Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DB
Phone
01509602156
Principal
Matthew Parrott

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Iveshead School?
Iveshead School is an academy converter in Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Iveshead School have?
Iveshead School has 1,000 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Iveshead School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Iveshead School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.2 in 2025/26.
Is Iveshead School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Iveshead School is part of MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Iveshead School?
Iveshead School is located at Forest Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9DB.

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