Ibstock School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Central Avenue Ibstock Leicestershire LE67 6NE |
| Phone | 01530260705 |
| Reference Number | 138721 |
Description
betaIbstock Community College is a coeducational, secondary school situated in the historic town of Ibstock in Leicestershire, England. Established as a community middle school under Leicestershire County Council, the college converted to academy status in September 2012 and currently belongs to the LIFE Multi-Academy Trust, sponsored by the Department for Education with the URN 138721. The school caters for pupils aged 11 to 16, and as of September 2022, its age range has expanded to 16, allowing students to complete their secondary education there.
The campus includes Ibstock Leisure Complex, which is a shared facility between the school and North West Leicestershire District Council. The leisure complex offers a swimming pool, gym, sports hall, sports pitches, dance studio, and meeting rooms, providing a wealth of amenities both for the school community and the wider public during non-school hours.
Ibstock Community College is headed by Headteacher Sophie Williams, and as a modern learning institution, it constantly strives to provide an engaging academic and extracurricular environment for its pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 808 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.86%
Girls: 48.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 67 | 139 |
| 8 | 71 | 75 | 146 |
| 9 | 123 | 97 | 220 |
| 10 | 91 | 92 | 183 |
| 11 | 62 | 58 | 120 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.5% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2018-01-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-13 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-10-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-10-02 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Ibstock Community College | ||
| 2012-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-12-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-03-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-12-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-12-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.61 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Ibstock Junior School
Melbourne Road, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NP |
0.06 miles |
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St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock
Laud Close, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NL |
0.1 miles |
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Heather Primary School
Main Street, Heather, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2QP |
1.02 miles |
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Ellistown Community Primary School
Whitehill Road, Ellistown, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1EN |
1.56 miles |
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Hugglescote Community Primary School
Ashburton Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2HA |
1.88 miles |
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Woodstone Community Primary School
Heather Lane, Ravenstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2AH |
1.94 miles |
|
Dove Bank Primary School
Bagworth Road, Nailstone, Warwickshire, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 0QJ |
2.08 miles |
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Newton Burgoland Primary School
School Lane, Newton Burgoland, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2SL |
2.34 miles |
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Saint Clare's Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Coalville, Leicestershire
Convent Drive, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SF |
2.57 miles |
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Belvoirdale Community Primary School
Scotlands Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3RD |
2.59 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Coalville
Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LB |
2.73 miles |
|
Barlestone Church of England Primary School
Barton Road, Barlestone, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 0EP |
3.13 miles |
|
Broom Leys School
Broom Leys Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DB |
3.2 miles |
|
Swannington Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Swannington, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 8QJ |
3.64 miles |
|
New Swannington Primary School
Church Lane, Whitwick, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 5DQ |
3.65 miles |
|
Congerstone Primary School
Shackerstone Road, Congerstone, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 6NH |
3.73 miles |
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Stanton Under Bardon Community Primary School
Main Street, Stanton-under-Bardon, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9TQ |
3.76 miles |
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Packington Church of England Primary School
Mill Street, Packington, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1WL |
3.88 miles |
|
Thornton Primary School
Main Street, Thornton, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1AH |
3.9 miles |
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Snarestone Church of England School
Main Street, Snarestone, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7DB |
3.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Newbridge School
Forest Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3SJ |
2.39 miles |
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The SMB Group
C/O Stephenson Campus, Thornborough Road, Coalville, LE67 3TN |
3.2 miles |
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Oakwood Community School
Heath Road, Barlestone, Bagworth, Leicestershire, Leicestershire, CV13 0JD |
3.32 miles |
|
South Charnwood High School
Broad Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9TB |
4.12 miles |
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Forest Way School
Warren Hills Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4UU |
4.15 miles |
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The Castle Rock School
Meadow Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4BR |
4.16 miles |
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The Market Bosworth School
Station Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV13 0JT |
4.48 miles |
|
Dixie Grammar School
Station Road, Nuneaton, CV13 0LE |
4.48 miles |
|
Clovelly House School
Clovelly, Merrylees Road, Thornton, Leicestershire, LE67 1AP |
4.77 miles |
|
Ashby School
Nottingham Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1DT |
4.85 miles |