The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.2
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 116 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 593
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 22.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Claire Elliott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Ipswich Road, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2QX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Holbrook Academy a selective school?
No. Holbrook Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holbrook Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holbrook Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holbrook Academy?
Holbrook Academy currently has 593 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holbrook Academy take?
Holbrook Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holbrook Academy?
Holbrook Academy is in Ipswich, IP9 2QX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holbrook Academy have a sixth form?
No, Holbrook Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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