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Ipswich Academy

State school · Ipswich, IP3 0SP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,006 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,006 ·
Local authority
Suffolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Samantha Torr

Entrance

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

Morland Church of England Primary School 22 %
Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy 19 %
Ravenswood Community Primary School 17 %
Cliff Lane Primary School 15 %
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy 15 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

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

School
28.7%
LA avg.
39.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
58
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
6.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,006
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Braziers Wood Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 0SP
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Telephone: 01473 550040

Email: info@ipswichacademy.org.uk

Website: http://ipswichacademy.paradigmtrust.org

Local authority: Suffolk County Council

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School data & information Ipswich Academy Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP
1,006 Pupil numbers
39.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
20 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
58 Number of teachers
15 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
28.7%
LA avg.
39.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
35.70
LA avg.
43.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.54 Score Well below average
≈ 15% 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 99 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 108 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 224 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 3
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 3

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 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Ipswich Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
6.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
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