St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock
86%
Capacity
231
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North West Leicestershire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 270 places).
Ofsted has rated St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock "Good", the school is led by headteacher Cheryl Sargeant, it falls under Leicestershire local authority.
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 46 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.
St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (34 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Dance, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Choir, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North West Leicestershire, St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Laud Close, Ibstock, North West Leicestershire, LE67 6NL |
| Headteacher | Cheryl Sargeant |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.3% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 270 (86% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
34 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed46
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Laud Close, Ibstock
North West Leicestershire, LE67 6NL
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