Ibstock Junior School
Melbourne Road, Melbourne Road, Ibstock, LE67 6NPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ibstock Junior School is a primary school in Ibstock for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 117th of 211 primary schools in Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 March 2016, report published 23 March 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
Pupils and staff agree that everyone is welcome at this community school. People are treated as individuals and staff take the time to get to know each pupil. Pupils say, 'Everyone is encouraged to be themselves here; we don't allow discrimination.' Pupils love coming to school, and many attend every day. Attendance is a priority for the school. The majority of parents and carers confirm that their children enjoy school, that they are happy and that they are challenged by the interesting lessons. The school is determined that all pupils will achieve well. Staff take the time to understand the individual needs of each pupil. They have made sure that learning is interesting and fun and that all pupils are engaged. Overall, most pupils achieve well. When achievement dips, the school is quick to put support in place. Pupils behave well. They listen carefully and love to join in with the many rhymes and chants that they learn to help them remember important knowledge. The school has taken the time to teach pupils about the difference between bullying and falling out. Pupils learn how to play together to fix friendship problems. They know that they can tell adults if they have any worries at all.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, such as art and design, and design and technology, pupils are sometimes not taught the necessary skills or given time to practise these before being expected to apply them. This means that, in these subjects, pupils do not always have the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out more complex tasks. The school should ensure that teaching introduces and builds key skills and knowledge before pupils need to complete more complicated activities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
290 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Ibstock Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Heather Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Ellistown Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Hugglescote Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Woodstone Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Phil Lewin
- Phone
- 01530260481
- Address
- Melbourne Road, Melbourne Road, Ibstock, LE67 6NP
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 119931
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.