Age Range Change at Ivanhoe

For families making secondary school applications  for Autumn 2024 you will now be choosing the school that your child will stay at right through from ages 11 to 16. We believe that offering 11-16 education in one school will have huge benefits for students, not only academic achievements but also social and well-being benefits.  

Mrs Allford, Headteacher said “Working with the same pupils over five years can be an extremely rewarding experience and can lead to better outcomes. The journey to GCSE is a five year journey from years 7-11 and we look forward to working with students right through to GCSE.”

Our first Year 11 cohort will take their GCSE exams in Summer 2024, and we are confident that those students will achieve the best results they can for their abilities and we are proud that they are will leave us as confident, successful and resilient young adults. 

Why should you choose Ivanhoe?

• We have a proven track record of supporting students through the transition from primary school to high school. Not only is this based on over 60 years experience, but is also down to our excellent relationships with over 30 local primary schools. 

• We have a strong body of expert leaders and teachers. All senior and middle leaders have completed a National Professional Qualification for their career stage and their expertise is widely sought from other schools in the area. 

• We have a clear GCSE vision: developed and led by our experienced leaders and current GCSE Examiners and Moderators working at Ivanhoe. We also have excellent support from the LiFE Mat to ensure the success of our transition to an 11-16 school.

• We have high expectations for our students, in attendance, behaviour, attitude and achievement. Our pastoral team:  from Form Tutors through to Heads of Progress, Care and Guidance Team, SEND Team and Senior Leaders will all help your child achieve their full academic potential.

• We will have small year groups which will allow for personalised learning and targeted support where needed.

• We are committed to the education of the 'whole person'. We are confident that the enrichment experiences offered alongside our formal curriculum will ensure that all of our students will leave Ivanhoe as happy, successful, informed, resilient young adults ready to make a positive contribution to their world.

You can read our curriculum statement by clicking here

For full details on our admissions process please click here.

Age Range Change Webinars

These webinars were recorded at the start of the age range process in the Ashby/Ibstock area, but are still have lots of information which may help you make your school choice. Don't forget that we will also hold an Open Evening in September for you to explore the school more. 

Click here to access the webinar videos

Our admissions policy can be found by clicking here.

Click below to see our school prospectus