Ibstock Community College (ICC) is a high-achieving 11 – 14 Academy in North West Leicestershire. The Academy prides itself on giving students every opportunity to learn and grow, both inside and outside the classroom. Year 9 students do so well that ICC is in the top ten per cent nationally for expected progress at this stage. Our outstanding links with our partner secondary schools mean that our students have the best possible start to their GCSE courses.

As well as setting high academic standards, the Academy provides a wealth of opportunities for students to excel and develop new talents. These include a varied timetable of extra-curricular events and additional responsibilities.

The Academy has excellent links with the local community, including local primary schools, enabling students to be closely involved with community organisations and initiatives.

At Ibstock Community College, we are confident that your child will find everything he or she needs to achieve and be happy, in our caring, supportive and successful Academy.

Together, to learn, to grow

As students, staff, parents and governors we share these values and beliefs

Together, to learn through...

• ambition

We aim high and take on new challenges.  We stretch ourselves and others to achieve ambitious goals. We work hard to be the best we can be so that we are ready for the future. We use our opportunities well.

• listening

We listen to one another. We tell one another what we are doing well. We give and accept honest feedback, and seek the help and guidance of others. We communicate and share ideas with one another.

• reflection

We reflect on what we have learnt.  We know our strengths and where we need to improve. We act on what we learn and on what others tell us.  We adapt as circumstances change. We share experiences, ideas, successes and mistakes. We see the big picture.

Together, to grow through...

• responsibility

We take responsibility for our learning, our development, how we behave and the choices we make. We develop and encourage responsibility within our community, and deal with problems together. We develop independence. We help to manage and lead.

• openness

We are open to new ideas. We have the will, confidence and courage to try new ideas.  We take measured risks and learn from our mistakes and successes.  We ask questions. We are honest with ourselves and with others.

• nurturing

We play an active role in making the community a better place for learning and growing. We work together to do what is right for everyone to have a better future. We build positive relationships. We coach and mentor one another, and let others coach and mentor us. We work openly through any differences. We create a safe, stimulating and friendly environment where we can all develop and thrive.

Together, we are...

• caring

We care about everyone in our community. We praise, encourage, help and support one another. We share ideas and problems. We model positive behaviour and values. We enable others to learn and to succeed.

• supportive

We respect and look after ourselves, others and our environment. We accept that others are different and show tolerance and understanding. We are patient and treat everyone fairly.

• one team

We have the same aims. We all work together as a team. We learn, enjoy and compete together.  We are consistent. We value one another and the different parts we each play. We are proud of our college and of our part in it. We care about our communities and our partner schools. We celebrate success.  We inspire one another. We persevere.