Copleston High School
URN: 136827 • Ipswich IP4 5HD
Overview
- Name
- Copleston High School
- URN
- 136827
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Green (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01473277240
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Copleston Road, Ipswich IP4 5HD
Summary
Copleston High School, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,937 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,780. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive community, where students are encouraged to embrace values such as respect, resilience, and compassion. The ethos promotes both academic achievement and personal growth, with a focus on nurturing individual strengths and aspirations.
The curriculum at Copleston is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, particularly in the Sixth Form, where students are prepared for A level courses. The school aims to equip students with the skills necessary to become future leaders, while also celebrating personal achievements and acts of kindness within the school community.
Copleston High School is committed to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. Feedback from students highlights a positive learning environment, with dedicated staff who are invested in their success and well-being. The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for prospective students and families to engage through open evenings and tours.
The curriculum at Copleston is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, particularly in the Sixth Form, where students are prepared for A level courses. The school aims to equip students with the skills necessary to become future leaders, while also celebrating personal achievements and acts of kindness within the school community.
Copleston High School is committed to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to thrive academically and socially. Feedback from students highlights a positive learning environment, with dedicated staff who are invested in their success and well-being. The school actively encourages parental involvement and offers opportunities for prospective students and families to engage through open evenings and tours.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kesgrave High School (70.0)
- Northgate High School (68.1)
- Claydon High School (65.8)
- Hadleigh High School (61.5)
- Ormiston Endeavour Academy (58.6)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1780
- Pupils
- 1937
- Boys
- 1021
- Girls
- 916
- FSM %
- 18.10
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1937 | 1021 | 916 | 1780 | 18.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1936 | 1035 | 901 | 1780 | 16.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1839 | 968 | 871 | 1780 | 14.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1839 | 968 | 871 | 1780 | 14.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1810 | 942 | 868 | 1780 | 11.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1768 | 931 | 837 | 1780 | 8.40 |
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