The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 295 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,937
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Andrew Green (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkside Academy
Academy · 729m away
Rose Hill Primary
Primary · 972m away
Broke Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Alban's Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 1.2km away
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Sidegate Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Copleston High School a selective school?
No. Copleston High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Copleston High School's Ofsted rating?
Copleston High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Copleston High School?
Copleston High School currently has 1,937 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Copleston High School take?
Copleston High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Copleston High School?
Copleston High School is in Ipswich, IP4 5HD, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Copleston High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Copleston High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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