Ivanhoe School
URN: 138350 • Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1HX
Overview
- Name
- Ivanhoe School
- URN
- 138350
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Allford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01530412756
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1HX
Summary
Ivanhoe School, located in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 799 pupils and a capacity of 1,098. The school is part of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes British values and diversity. With 25.5% of students eligible for free school meals, Ivanhoe prioritises equity and access to education for all.
The curriculum at Ivanhoe School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, offering a range of subjects at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including core subjects and vocational options. The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, with dedicated support for mental health, anti-bullying initiatives, and special educational needs. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various resources, including newsletters, parent evenings, and support guides.
Ivanhoe School actively collaborates with local partnerships, including the North West Leicestershire School Sports Partnership and the Leicester & Leicestershire Teaching School Hub, to enhance educational opportunities and community involvement. The school’s ethos centres on a journey to excellence, aiming to prepare students for future success both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Ivanhoe School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, offering a range of subjects at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including core subjects and vocational options. The school places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, with dedicated support for mental health, anti-bullying initiatives, and special educational needs. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school through various resources, including newsletters, parent evenings, and support guides.
Ivanhoe School actively collaborates with local partnerships, including the North West Leicestershire School Sports Partnership and the Leicester & Leicestershire Teaching School Hub, to enhance educational opportunities and community involvement. The school’s ethos centres on a journey to excellence, aiming to prepare students for future success both academically and personally.
Useful links
- Home (other)
- Admin (other)
- Privacy Policy & Cookies (other)
- Site map (other)
- School and Academy website design & development byPeter Bourne Communications (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ashby School (64.1)
- Ashby School (45.2)
- Ivanhoe College Ashby-De-La-Zouch (45.2)
- Ashby School (41.3)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LIFE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1098
- Pupils
- 799
- Boys
- 407
- Girls
- 392
- FSM %
- 25.50
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 799 | 407 | 392 | 1098 | 25.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 870 | 433 | 437 | 1098 | 22.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 960 | 483 | 477 | 1098 | 14.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 960 | 483 | 477 | 990 | 14.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 953 | 465 | 488 | 949 | 14.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 956 | 480 | 476 | 949 | 11.70 |
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