Ipswich Academy
URN: 136453 • Ipswich IP3 0SP
Overview
- Name
- Ipswich Academy
- URN
- 136453
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PARADIGM TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 40.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Torr (since 2025) , Interim Principal
- Telephone
- 01473550040
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich IP3 0SP
Summary
Ipswich Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Ipswich, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 1,006 students and a capacity of 1,080. As an academy sponsored by Paradigm Trust, the school is committed to providing a high-quality education that ensures every child has equal access to knowledge, skills, and opportunities. The school promotes a nurturing environment that values inclusivity, encouraging all students to participate fully in school life.
The curriculum at Ipswich Academy adheres to the national standards, particularly in Years 7 to 9, where students engage in a broad range of subjects, including mathematics and English. The school places significant emphasis on developing students' communication skills and analytical thinking through various writing forms and mathematical concepts. Additionally, a variety of extracurricular activities are offered to enhance the educational experience.
Ipswich Academy values strong communication and collaboration with parents and carers, believing that this partnership is essential for student success. The school fosters a sense of community and integrity, aiming to support students in achieving their aspirations while promoting social skills and emotional development.
The curriculum at Ipswich Academy adheres to the national standards, particularly in Years 7 to 9, where students engage in a broad range of subjects, including mathematics and English. The school places significant emphasis on developing students' communication skills and analytical thinking through various writing forms and mathematical concepts. Additionally, a variety of extracurricular activities are offered to enhance the educational experience.
Ipswich Academy values strong communication and collaboration with parents and carers, believing that this partnership is essential for student success. The school fosters a sense of community and integrity, aiming to support students in achieving their aspirations while promoting social skills and emotional development.
Useful links
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- School nurse drop in sessions run every Wednesday in school - no appointment necessary (download)
- Flu Immunisation (download)
- Admissions (other)
- See the lunch menus for this term (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Kesgrave High School (70.0)
- Copleston High School (69.3)
- Northgate High School (68.1)
- Claydon High School (65.8)
- Hadleigh High School (61.5)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- PARADIGM TRUST
- Capacity
- 1080
- Pupils
- 1006
- Boys
- 485
- Girls
- 521
- FSM %
- 39.60
- Open date
- 2011-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1006 | 485 | 521 | 1080 | 39.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1044 | 507 | 537 | 1080 | 37.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 951 | 467 | 484 | 1080 | 39.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 951 | 467 | 484 | 1080 | 39.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 908 | 436 | 472 | 1230 | 38.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 880 | 432 | 448 | 1230 | 29.30 |
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