Claydon High School
URN: 124846 • Ipswich IP6 0EG
Overview
- Name
- Claydon High School
- URN
- 124846
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Skinner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Church Lane, Ipswich IP6 0EG
Summary
Claydon High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Ipswich, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 684 students, exceeding its capacity of 675. The school is committed to fostering an environment where students are encouraged to "be the best they can be," focusing on high academic standards and personal development. The ethos is built around core values of confidence, compassion, conscientiousness, and curiosity, aiming to motivate students to achieve excellent outcomes.
The curriculum at Claydon High School is ambitious and designed to engage students in lifelong learning. The school employs skilled professionals who provide high-quality lessons and tailored interventions to support students in achieving their maximum potential in GCSE qualifications. Additionally, the school promotes a supportive community where students are encouraged to respect one another and contribute positively.
Claydon High School places a strong emphasis on student well-being and support. Each student is assigned a form tutor who remains with them throughout their school journey, serving as the primary contact for parents. The school also offers various support systems, including peer mentoring, counselling services, and opportunities for parental involvement in school life, ensuring a holistic approach to education and personal growth.
The curriculum at Claydon High School is ambitious and designed to engage students in lifelong learning. The school employs skilled professionals who provide high-quality lessons and tailored interventions to support students in achieving their maximum potential in GCSE qualifications. Additionally, the school promotes a supportive community where students are encouraged to respect one another and contribute positively.
Claydon High School places a strong emphasis on student well-being and support. Each student is assigned a form tutor who remains with them throughout their school journey, serving as the primary contact for parents. The school also offers various support systems, including peer mentoring, counselling services, and opportunities for parental involvement in school life, ensuring a holistic approach to education and personal growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kesgrave High School (70.0)
- Copleston High School (69.3)
- Northgate High School (68.1)
- Hadleigh High School (61.5)
- Ormiston Endeavour Academy (58.6)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 684 | 340 | 345 | 675 | 7.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 684 | 340 | 345 | 675 | 7.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 684 | 340 | 345 | 675 | 7.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 684 | 340 | 345 | 675 | 7.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 684 | 340 | 345 | 675 | 7.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 684 | 340 | 345 | 675 | 7.20 |
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