A Journey to Excellence

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Concerns Outside of School Hours

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Are you interested in a career in teaching?

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Protecting your child online

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School transport issues.

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Schools Direct Teacher Training

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SEND Coffee Morning

Friday 6th March 9.15-10.30am

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Corona Virus Update

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Miss Motivators Make a Change

A huge thank you and to our nine �–Miss Motivators’ who decided that they wanted to redecorate the girls changing rooms as a surprise for the rest of the girls at Ivanhoe. They worked tirelessly until 9pm on Friday 7th February with only a short break for pizza. The result is a refreshed lo...

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Reading Rampage

Reading Rampage is a challenge specifically for secondary school pupils in participating Leicester and Leicestershire schools, is co-ordinated by Whatever it Takes (WiT), Leicester Neighbourhood Services: Libraries, Creative Learning Services and School Development Support Agency (SDSA). Readi...

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Rotary - Youth Speaks Competition

On Saturday 8th February, 3 Year 7 students, Harry Booton, Alfie Smith and Jenny Wilkinson, took part in the Rotary Youth Speaks competition semi finals. The event was held at Beauchamp college in Oadby and they were representing the Ashby Hastings Rotary club as well as the school. They had qualifi...

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Student Council News

On Wednesday 5th February the Student Council met for the second time this school year. Working in house group...

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Year 9 Engineering Trip

On Wednesday, 29th January, eight Year 9 students visited the Engineering Department of Nottingham University ...

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Announcement from Mrs Blewitt

Dear parents and carers I am writing to let you know that I will be retiring from my post at Ivanhoe College, and also my role at Ibstock Community College, at the end of the summer term this year. I am giving governors sufficient notice so that we can ensure a smooth transition to new leadership...

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Safer Internet Day

This year’s Safer Internet Day will focus on exploring our identities online. In house assemblies, students ...

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SMART Watches not allowed at Ivanhoe

We politely remind parents and students that we do not allow SMART watches in school, with the exception of activity only trackers (such as fitbits which do not receive messages or notifications. ) Whilst we appreciate that technology advances are often embraced by young people there are a number o...

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Keeping your child safe online.

As we approach the festive period, a number of our students may be receiving a new gadget as a gift, from games consoles to smartphones and tablets, most of which will be internet ready. You will already be aware the internet hosts many exciting opportunities for young people, from self-expression t...

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Spelling Bee

On Friday 6th December the English Department ran a Spelling Bee interhouse, with 22 students choosing to take...

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Student News - Hair Donation

Well done to Year 9 student Aimee McCauley who donated her hair to the Little Princess Trust. Little Princess Trust is a special charity which provides free real hair wigs to children and young people with hair loss, and fundraises for vital research into childhood cancers. They rely on donations ...

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MYED - We need your help

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Nut Aware School

Ivanhoe College is a food allergy aware school. This letter is to inform you that there are a considerable number of students at our school who have severe food allergies. The most common of these allergens are peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish and shellfish, soy and wheat. The most serious risk in our...

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Welcome to Ivanhoe College

A Specialist Technology Academy on a 'Journey to Excellence'

Welcome to Ivanhoe College and thank you for your interest in our school.

At Ivanhoe College our students come first. We are a caring school with a disciplined family atmosphere. We have high standards,expecting all students to follow the Ivanhoe Way.

Our vision statement describes us being on a ‘Journey to Excellence’ and we value the unique contribution of each student and want them to achieve their full potential.

Highly skilled and dedicated staff provide an excellent, caring environment in which students can learn and flourish safely. Our aspirations, expectations and commitment are relentlessly high for all members of the college community.

We are extremely proud of our excellent results which are consistently well above national averages both at the end of Key Stage 3 when our students move on Ashby School, and at the end of Key Stage 4 when our students achieve their GCSEs.

High Attaining students thrive at Ivanhoe College and Ashby School, with a good proportion of students gaining the highest levels at GCSE and A-Level, and high rates staying on in the sixth form and going to university.

We enjoy learning together – not only in lessons but also through the wide range of extra-curricular activities we have on offer, and we encourage all students to get involved and develop their skills and talents further.

This website is designed to contain up to date information about our school, but if you cannot find what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 01530 412 756 or use our contact form on the website.. Better still, why not make an appointment to visit the school. We would be delighted to show you around.

Anne-Marie Blewitt Alison Allford
Executive Head Head of School

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