Ipswich Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Braziers Wood Road Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0SP |
| Phone | 01473550040 |
| Reference Number | 136453 |
Ipswich Academy has been rated as 'Requires Improvement' in its recent Ofsted inspection. Despite having some positive aspects, particularly in personal development, the quality of education and behavior management require significant attention. The trust overseeing the academy recognizes the need for improvement and is providing support, yet teaching consistency and staff adherence to behavior policies remain areas of concern. This is the school's first inspection under the co-principal model established in December 2023, following a previous inspection that rated the school as 'Good'.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1006 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.21%
Girls: 51.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 107 | 103 | 210 |
| 8 | 97 | 111 | 208 |
| 9 | 102 | 99 | 201 |
| 10 | 94 | 103 | 197 |
| 11 | 85 | 105 | 190 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64% |
| White, Other | 10.9% |
| African | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jan 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Sep 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe, trusting adults to help resolve their worries.
- There are high-quality teaching moments that effectively build student knowledge.
- The school offers a rich array of personal development opportunities.
- The early reading support program is well-targeted and effective.
- Attendance has improved post-pandemic.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in teaching quality leading to gaps in pupil knowledge.
- Low proportion of pupils completing the English Baccalaureate.
- Inconsistent application of strategies to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Some pupils exhibit poor behavior and do not consistently follow behavioral expectations.
- Use of unkind language is prevalent, and reporting protocols are not effectively followed.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Morland Church of England Primary School
Morland Road, Ipswich, IP3 0LH |
0.35 miles |
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Ravenswood Community Primary School
Ravenswood Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9UA |
0.35 miles |
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Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Raeburn Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0EW |
0.57 miles |
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Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy
Nacton Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9JL |
0.83 miles |
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Cliff Lane Primary School
Cliff Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0PJ |
1.18 miles |
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Rose Hill Primary
Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8DL |
1.37 miles |
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Britannia Primary School and Nursery
Britannia Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HE |
1.64 miles |
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Broke Hall Community Primary School
Chatsworth Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5XD |
1.74 miles |
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Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
Clifford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1PJ |
1.8 miles |
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Hillside Primary School
Belstead Avenue, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8NU |
1.91 miles |
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Halifax Primary School
Prince of Wales Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PY |
2.05 miles |
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St Helen's Primary School
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LT |
2.09 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4EU |
2.18 miles |
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Nacton Church of England Primary School
The Street, Nacton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0EU |
2.27 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Victory Road, St John's CEVA Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4LE |
2.27 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BT |
2.34 miles |
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Sidegate Primary School
Sidegate Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4JD |
2.48 miles |
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The Willows Primary School
Downing Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ER |
2.5 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HN |
2.58 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AX |
2.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Sir Bobby Robson School
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA |
0.5 miles |
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New Skill Centre
Wolsey House, 2-5 The Drift, Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QR |
0.57 miles |
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Copleston High School
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD |
1.71 miles |
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL |
1.83 miles |
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Ipswich High School
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1.92 miles |
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Suffolk New College
Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LT |
1.93 miles |
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Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
St Andrew House, Ipswich, IP4 1LJ |
2.07 miles |
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Orwell Park School
Nacton, Ipswich, IP10 0ER |
2.27 miles |
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Woodbridge Road Academy
50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB |
2.27 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic High School
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ |
2.35 miles |
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St Joseph's College
Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
2.43 miles |
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Stone Lodge Academy
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HW |
2.53 miles |
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Chantry Academy
Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR |
2.63 miles |
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Ipswich School
Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
2.8 miles |
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Northgate High School
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL |
2.89 miles |
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Holbrook Academy
Ipswich Road, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2QX |
3.12 miles |
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Belstead House Adult Education Centre
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3NA |
3.44 miles |
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The Bridge School
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND |
3.51 miles |
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Kesgrave High School
Main Road, Kesgrave, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP5 2PB |
3.52 miles |
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One Sixth Form College
Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU |
3.56 miles |