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Copleston High School

State school · Ipswich, IP4 5HD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,936 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,936 ·
Local authority
Suffolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Andrew Green

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Britannia Primary School and Nursery 24 %
Broke Hall Community Primary School 23 %
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery 13 %
Rose Hill Primary 11 %
OtherUnkn 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Sidegate Primary School 7 %
Cliff Lane Primary School 4 %
Rushmere Hall Primary School 3 %
Ravenswood Community Primary School 2 %
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy 2 %
St Helen's Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
68%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
73%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
95
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,936
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Copleston Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP4 5HD
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Telephone: 01473 277240

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk

Local authority: Suffolk County Council

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School data & information Copleston High School Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD
1,936 Pupil numbers
15 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
14 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
95 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
73%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
49.20
LA avg.
43.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.34 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 286 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 204 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 118 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 286 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 283 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.94
LA avg.
31.39
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 7 A
Sociology GCE A level 18 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 9 C
Psychology GCE A level 33 B
Physics GCE A level 9 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics GCE A level 30 B
History GCE A level 22 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 12 C
Geography GCE A level 6 B
English Literature GCE A level 25 B
English Language GCE A level 14 B
Economics GCE A level 17 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 13 C
Chemistry GCE A level 12 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 44 B
Biology GCE A level 21 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Copleston High School is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. Their SEN unit has a capacity of 24 and has 13 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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