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‘…pupils are taught to become independent critical thinkers...’
‘The whole school is led impressively by Chris Wolsey. Engaged and accessible, he brings a collegiate style of leadership to the school community.’
‘This all-through school on the edge of Richmond Park seamlessly combines tradition and innovation…’
‘From personal experience – and it’s the consensus among my peers – I believe that Christopher Wolsey is somebody who genuinely cares about the wellbeing and opinions of the students.’ So says one satisfied parent of Ibstock’s head. And Wolsey cares about the pupils’ articulacy, too.

'Alongside forging positive relationships with his charges, he puts great emphasis on their oracy: the public-speaking team recently triumphed in a competition at Cambridge University; and through membership of the The Noisy Classroom organisation, the debaters can argue the toss with children from around the world.'

'The new Esports arena is match-fit for gamers; the school team has exploded onto the Esports Rocket League, already winning silverware; and did we mention that there’s an incoming head of AI? However, if all this doesn’t sound enticing enough, the roster of foreign adventures should clinch it. ‘Over the next few years, my lucky son is hoping to go on a classics trip to Pompeii and a Tuscan art retreat, as well as language-study visits to Munich and Valencia, skiing in Switzerland and surfing in France,’ reports one parent.'

‘…the range of community and charity activities that my son is involved with is amazing.’
‘We love everything about Ibstock and our son is incredibly happy there.’
‘Very happy indeed with the school as a parent. Most importantly, my daughter is happy and flourishing. Thank you.’
‘It’s given me so many opportunities... I don’t think there could be a better school for me.’
‘Right from the beginning I was made to feel at home.’
‘Ibstock helped me achieve the grades I needed…but more importantly it helped me to explore my interests and talents.’
We are committed to ensuring every pupil is appropriately challenged and inspired to reach their full potential, both within the classroom and beyond. Our curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to deepen and extend their learning, while encouraging them to pursue their academic interests independently.
Each term, our Stretch and Challenge Catalogue offers a range of activities and extension opportunities, from museum reviews and wider reading to website creation and independent research, helping pupils broaden their knowledge and develop new skills.
VIEW STRETCH & CHALLENGE CATALOGUE - SUMMER 2026
As one of our school’s underpinning values, Curious Minds are at the heart of life at Ibstock. We encourage our pupils to ask questions, explore ideas and look beyond the curriculum, while our teachers bring the same spirit of curiosity to their professional practice.
Our Teaching and Learning Think Tank brings teachers together regularly to share ideas, reflect on their practice and explore ways to enhance learning. Our biannual Teaching and Learning Journal showcases investigations, reflections and insights from our teachers. This culture of professional curiosity helps ensure our teaching continues to evolve, informed by the latest educational research and thinking.
VIEW TEACHING & LEARNING JOURNAL - FEBRUARY 2026
At Ibstock, we encourage our pupils to have the confidence to express their ideas and opinions. Whether debating on the national stage or thoughtfully challenging a viewpoint in the classroom, pupils are encouraged to develop their own persepctives, listen to others and engage in discussion with confidence and respect.
This culture of independent thought extends beyond the classroom through a range of pupil-led publications, including our award-winning magazine 'The Wall', our Languages magazine 'Linguistically Speaking', and our STEM magazine 'The Nucleus'.
VIEW 'THE WALL' MAGAZINE - SPRING 2026
VIEW 'LINGUISTICALLY SPEAKING' - SPRING 2026
VIEW 'THE NUCLEUS' - SPRING 2026