One Sixth Form College

One Sixth Form College, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, has been rated as outstanding across most areas, reflecting a strong performance since it is not previously inspected. The college boasts a diverse curriculum that meets local employment needs, and students experience a supportive and respectful learning environment. Notably, students with high needs benefit from tailored programs, and the college has a strong focus on preparing students for future educational and career pathways. Overall, students are achieving high standards with many progressing to prestigious universities or fulfilling career roles.

Strengths

• Outstanding quality of education with a broad and relevant curriculum.
• High expectations from leaders and a culture of inclusion.
• Exceptional support for students, including those with high needs.
• Skilled teaching staff who motivate and inspire students.
• Excellent progress and high achievement rates for students.

Areas for Improvement

• Inconsistent assessment of students' English and mathematics skills.
• Low attendance in GCSE mathematics.
• Participation in cross-college activities is not consistently high.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at One Sixth Form College were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 One Sixth Form College had 22.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 13.5% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26, 19.3% of pupils at One Sixth Form College were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 6.5% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 One Sixth Form College received £7,389 and spent £7,880 for each of its 2,338 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £3,917,000 (£1,675 per pupil).

Across all 8 schools of Eastern Education Group Trust, income was £10,066 and spending £10,047 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Ipswich · Suffolk local authority: places and applications

One Sixth Form College is part of Eastern Education Group Trust, which runs 10 schools. The nearest others:

• Stone Lodge Academy Ipswich
• Woolpit Primary Academy Bury St Edmunds
• Chalk Hill Sudbury
• Stanton Primary School Bury St. Edmunds
• Priory School Bury St Edmunds
• Abbeygate Sixth Form College Bury St Edmunds
• Exning Primary School Newmarket
• Sunrise Academy Lowestoft
• Duke of Lancaster School Fakenham

What is One Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for One Sixth Form College is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2022.

When was One Sixth Form College last inspected by Ofsted?

One Sixth Form College was last inspected in June 2022.

How many pupils does One Sixth Form College have?

One Sixth Form College has 2,404 pupils on roll.

What age range does One Sixth Form College cover?

One Sixth Form College for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is One Sixth Form College?

One Sixth Form College is at Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU.