Ivanhoe School
About Ivanhoe School
Ivanhoe School sits within the Leicestershire local authority, a mixed secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16. In the North West Leicestershire area specifically, it ranks fifth out of six schools by Progress 8 score, placing it in the bottom half of its immediate local peers. The top-performing schools nearby include The Market Bosworth School, Manor High School, and Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy, all of which post stronger academic outcomes. Across the wider Leicestershire authority, Ivanhoe ranks 29th out of 46 secondary schools of the same type. The school is led by headteacher Jennifer Steere and currently has 799 pupils on roll, against a capacity of 1,098. A quarter of its students are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025, the school was rated Good across all graded categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This is consistent with its previous Good rating from 2014.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 172 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Apr 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ivanhoe School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications