Ibstock School vs The Newbridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ibstock School
Ibstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
689 students
The Newbridge School
Coalville · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
863 students
| Measure | Ibstock School Ibstock, East Midlands | The Newbridge School Coalville, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #189 of 329 | #194 of 329 |
| National rank | #2355 of 4,090 | #2486 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 689 | 863 |
| Pupils on roll | 689 | 863 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 37.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.2% | 54% |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Ibstock | Coalville |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.ibstockschool.co.uk | www.newbridge.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ibstock School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 39.4).
- •The Newbridge School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 689.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ibstock School better than The Newbridge School?
On the Success Index (England), Ibstock School ranks higher (41.9 vs 39.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ibstock School and The Newbridge School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Ibstock and Coalville in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ibstock School: 689. The Newbridge School: 863. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ibstock School and The Newbridge School rank in East Midlands?
Ibstock School is 189th of 329 and The Newbridge School is 194th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).