The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 160 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 8 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 154 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 996
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 20.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Simon Corless (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkside Academy
Academy · 972m away
Copleston High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Primary · 1.1km away
St Christopher's Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
Rushmere Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sidegate Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Broke Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Northgate High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Alban's Catholic High School a selective school?
No. St Alban's Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Alban's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Alban's Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Alban's Catholic High School?
St Alban's Catholic High School currently has 996 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Alban's Catholic High School take?
St Alban's Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Alban's Catholic High School?
St Alban's Catholic High School is in Ipswich, IP4 3NJ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Alban's Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Alban's Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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