Holbrook Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ipswich Road Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2QX |
| Phone | 01473328317 |
| Reference Number | 137208 |
Holbrook Academy continues to maintain its overall rating of good following an ungraded inspection. However, it is suggested that if a graded inspection were conducted, the findings may not support this rating due to recent challenges affecting the school's stability and teaching effectiveness. The acting headteacher and newly formed leadership team are making strides to improve the educational experience, amidst a backdrop of turnover in staff and headteachers which has impacted consistency and curriculum delivery. Despite these challenges, students enjoy their time at the school and the school's commitment to its local community and extracurricular opportunities is commendable.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 593 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.76%
Girls: 49.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 62 | 58 | 120 |
| 8 | 56 | 61 | 117 |
| 9 | 68 | 48 | 116 |
| 10 | 53 | 68 | 121 |
| 11 | 62 | 57 | 119 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.2% |
| White, Other | 8.8% |
| Unclassified | 5.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| 21 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jul 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Holbrook High School | |
| 09 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
| 09 Oct 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy socializing with peers and participating in school trips.
- The school promotes work experiences and employer talks linked to the maritime industry.
- Pupils with SEND receive dedicated one-to-one support from staff.
- The school has made improvements in behaviour management and support for complex behavioural needs.
- The life skills curriculum is comprehensive and includes careers education.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum leads to disconnected learning experiences.
- Reading culture among pupils has declined and lacks a phonics program.
- High rates of suspensions indicate ongoing behaviour management issues.
- Safeguarding record-keeping is not sufficiently detailed.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47% |
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 | 31 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Holbrook Primary School
The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2PZ |
0.14 miles |
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Holbrook Road, Stutton, Ipswich, IP9 2RY |
1.71 miles |
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Church Road, Tattingstone, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2NA |
1.97 miles |
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Woodlands, Chelmondiston, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1DT |
2.11 miles |
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2.98 miles |
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3.23 miles |
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3.29 miles |
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3.29 miles |
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3.7 miles |
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3.75 miles |
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3.77 miles |
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3.77 miles |
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4.16 miles |
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4.2 miles |
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4.34 miles |
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