The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.6
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,006
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 39.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- PARADIGM TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Wilding (Interim Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ipswich Academy a selective school?
No. Ipswich Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ipswich Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ipswich Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ipswich Academy?
Ipswich Academy currently has 1,006 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ipswich Academy take?
Ipswich Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ipswich Academy?
Ipswich Academy is in Ipswich, IP3 0SP, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ipswich Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ipswich Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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