We are a busy and thriving school in the large village of Ibstock. Our aim is to give your child the best start to their education and help them to reach their full potential. It is of real importance to the staff that the children enjoy school and enjoy their learning. We are a friendly and welcoming school where you will feel you can become a partner in your child's learning. We want you to feel that you can ask us any questions.

The school provides for the education of children from 4 to 7 years and in addition we have a 10 place unit for children with Moderate Learning Difficulties. All children take part in a broad curriculum which covers areas of the National Curriculum through year group topics. In addition we welcome outside visitors who can bring more of the topic to life with their particular skills.

We also arrange visits out of school including visits to churches and other places of worship. As a Church of England Infant School we work closely with our local church St Denys in Ibstock including being the venue for the monthly St Denys' Messy Church and Open the Book Assemblies. We also have links with the Ibstock Baptist Church Foodbank and the Diocese of Leicester.

We are part of Forest Way Teaching School and North West Leicestershire Sports Partnership. St Denys CE Infant School has diverse range of after school activities that children are welcome to join.

We do look forward to meeting and working with you. If you are a newcomer to Ibstock and would like to visit the school, you will be very welcome.

Headteacher

The current site was built in 1974 and has been extended several times most recently in 2015, but the history of the original school can be traced back through records books dated 1890! Currently there are 233 children on roll. St Denys also has a successful Special Unit for ten children with Moderate Learning Difficulties. All our children are encouraged to reach their full potential and their achievements are recognised, valued and celebrated.

The school sets high standards of behaviour and achievement but ultimately aims to make learning challenging and fun. There are excellent relationships with parents, between staff and children and between the children themselves. The school provides a curriculum which is greatly enhanced by a broad programme of extra curricular opportunities, educational visits and after school clubs

If you're searching for your next teaching post or support post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers - send us your CV now via our School Talent Pool and let us know what sort of role you're looking for. 

By joining our School Talent Pool we'll know you're interested in working here when a future vacancy occurs.

St Denys CE Infant has a Church of England foundation and welcomes all children from the local community including Christians, those of other faiths and those of no faith.

The children are taught and encouraged to demonstrate the following Christian values.

• Forgiveness
• Hope
• Generosity
• Peace
• Caring
• Honesty
• Friendship
• Creativity
• Thankfulness,
• Trust
• Justice
• Truth

We believe every child should;

• Reach their full potential.
• Feel that they are known and valued as individuals.
• Grow in self-respect and be encouraged to respect others.
• Feel safe and cared for, and know they can find help if they need it.
• Develop an understanding of the School’s Christian values.
• Experience happiness and enjoyment in their learning and experiences.

We believe that families and carers should

• Be welcomed and feel part of the school community.
• Be listened to and supported.
• Feel comfortable to ask any question.
• Feel they know how their children are taught at school.
• Feel well informed of the progress that their children make.
• Feel involved in their children’s learning.

We believe that all Staff should

• Work together as a team.
• Develop their knowledge and practice.
• Feel they are known and valued as individuals.
• Be sensitive and respectful to each other, children, their families and visitors.
• Feel they can make a difference.
• Feel safe and know where to ask for help.