Ibstock Place School

The school commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people, with safeguarding and child protection underpinning relevant processes and policies.

“Ibstock Place School (‘the School’) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. This means ensuring safeguarding and child protection are at the forefront and underpin all relevant aspects of process and policy development at the School.”

The school prioritises emotional wellbeing and supports pupils' social, emotional and academic development.

“As a listening school, we prioritise [mutual respect](https://www.ibstockplaceschool.co.uk/senior-equality-diversity-inclusion), [oracy](https://www.ibstockplaceschool.co.uk/debating-and-oracy), and emotional [wellbeing](https://www.ibstockplaceschool.co.uk/senior-wellbeing), helping pupils thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.”

All Dance and Music entries and 92% of Drama entries received grades 9–7.

“Results achieved in Expressive Arts reflect the broad range of talent amongst the cohort (100% of all Dance and Music and 92% of Drama entries were graded 9-7)”

The strongest GCSE subject results included Religious Studies, Maths, Music, Geography, the sciences and History.

“- Top subjects in terms of overall performance were Religious Studies (100% grades 7 to 9), Maths (93%), Music (92%), Geography (90%), Sciences (Biology 89%, Physics 88% and Chemistry 84%) and History (83%)”

Prep classes contain 18 to 24 pupils, supported by a Class Teacher and Classroom Assistant.

“Our class sizes are between 18 to 24 pupils, with one Class Teacher and one Classroom Assistant in each providing an excellent staff to pupil ratio.”

The Extended Project Qualification develops critical-thinking and independent-learning skills through self-directed extended writing.

“The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides breadth and helps our Sixth Formers to develop skills of critical thinking and independent learning through the production of a piece of extended writing on a topic of their own choosing.”

Pupils taking three A Levels devote one afternoon each week to community outreach and volunteering.

“For pupils taking three A-Levels, one afternoon a week is devoted to our impressive Community Outreach programme. Pupils will choose from a range of volunteering opportunities available to them including.”

The school's values centre on kind hearts, curious minds and courageous futures, with kindness, empathy, respect, safety and support for pupils' development.

“At Ibstock, we believe in nurturing kind hearts, inspiring curious minds, and guiding courageous futures. These values shape everything we do — from how we support each pupil’s personal growth to the way we create a dynamic learning environment and prepare them for life beyond school.”

The school promotes kindness, empathy and respect so that everyone feels safe, valued and supported.

“We foster a culture of kindness, empathy, and respect, where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported to flourish.”

A pupil will take Biology, Maths, Economics and Psychology for A-Levels at Ibstock.

“Laura is a talented sportswoman (county hockey player) and will take Biology, Maths, Economics and Psychology for her A-Levels at Ibstock.”

The school provides a sixth form for pupils aged 16 and over.

“Sixth Form Ages 16+”

Registered applicants attend an assessment day involving an online CAT test and group interview.

“Applicants will sit an online CAT test assessing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and English Comprehension. They will also take part in a group interview.”

Prospective applicants for September 2026 are directed to contact the registrar by email.

“If you are considering Ibstock for September 2026, please email registrar@ibstockplaceschool.co.uk.”

Specialist higher-education and careers guidance is part of the Sixth Form offer.

“Sixth Form at Ibstock offers specialist [Higher Education and Careers guidance](https://www.ibstockplaceschool.co.uk/careers-and-higher-education), a [community outreach programme](https://www.ibstockplaceschool.co.uk/partnerships-and-community), and a wide range of [co-curricular activites](https://www.ibstockplaceschool.co.uk/sixth-form-co-curricular-activities) and [trips](https://www.ibstockplaceschool.co.uk/sixth-form-trips).”

A parent reported that an older pupil was going to Airbus to pursue Aerospace Engineering.

“My eldest got his A-Level results last week and is off to do Aerospace Engineering at Airbus in September – it’s his dream.”

Fifty-three pupils achieved 11 GCSE qualifications and two pupils achieved 12.

“53 pupils achieved 11 GCSE qualifications, whilst two achieved 12”

In 2023, 74% of GCSE results were grades 9–7, and grade 9 was the most commonly awarded grade.

“74% of all results were graded 9-7, with 9 being the most commonly awarded grade”