Ivanhoe School, Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ivanhoe School excels at creating a caring, inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued and supported. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and use well-planned activities to help pupils learn effectively. The school offers outstanding enrichment opportunities including clubs, trips, and student leadership roles that help pupils develop character and discover their talents.
Key Strengths
- Caring staff who create a welcoming environment where vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils thrive
- Well-structured curriculum with clear progression of knowledge and vocabulary across all subjects
- Excellent enrichment opportunities including clubs, trips, leadership roles, and character development activities
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers
- Reading prioritized across the school with well-stocked library and quick intervention for struggling readers
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers not consistently checking pupils' understanding or correcting misconceptions before moving to new topics, leading to insecure learning
- Some staff not maintaining consistently high expectations of pupils' behavior and conduct
- Occasional inconsistency in addressing incorrect uniforms and lateness to lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, visits, house leader roles, head student positions, student council, bullying awareness initiatives, racism awareness initiatives
Ivanhoe School is a secondary school in Leicestershire that has recently expanded to include Years 10 and 11. The school maintains warm relationships, high expectations, and provides a broad curriculum with strong support for all pupils.
At a Glance
24.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
172 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
30
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
848 pupils
1,098 capacity
250 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,594
Applications
7,352
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Secondary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.6717%
Overall absence
26.06061%
Persistent absence
825
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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