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St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock

North West Leicestershire, LE67 6NLPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 46 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock

St Denys Church of England Infant School in Ibstock is a state primary for children aged 4 to 7, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 270 pupils but currently enrols 231, leaving some physical room to grow, yet demand for places is notably high. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 85 applications for just 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.85. All 43 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is oversubscribed, families who put it first stand a very strong chance. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 14.3%, which is worth noting in the context of a largely rural Leicestershire catchment. The school has a Church of England character and is led by headteacher Cheryl Sargeant, who oversees a mixed-gender intake across the infant years.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLaud Close, Ibstock, North West Leicestershire, LE67 6NL
HeadteacherCheryl Sargeant
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Number of Pupils231
Free School Meals (FSM)14.3%
School Capacity231 / 270 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 26 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketNetballDanceGymnasticsTennisAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoirChessCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: stdenysinfantschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock

St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.