St Alban's Catholic High School

URN: 137849 • Ipswich IP4 3NJ

Overview

Name
St Alban's Catholic High School
URN
137849
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jade Goddard (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01473726178
Website
Visit
Address
Digby Road, Ipswich IP4 3NJ

Summary

St Alban's Catholic High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Ipswich, Suffolk. With a current enrolment of 996 students and a capacity of 1,020, the school serves a diverse community and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils. The school operates under a Catholic ethos, promoting values of respect, integrity, and compassion.

The curriculum at St Alban's is designed to meet the needs of all learners, offering a broad range of subjects that encourage academic achievement and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on both academic and extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded education that prepares students for future challenges.

St Alban's also prioritises support for its students, with various programmes in place to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, as indicated by a Free School Meals percentage of 20.90%. The school aims to create a strong sense of community, encouraging parental involvement and collaboration to enhance the educational experience for all students. For more information, visit their website at http://www.st-albans.suffolk.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
OUR LADY OF WALSINGHAM CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1020
Pupils
996
Boys
474
Girls
522
FSM %
20.90
Open date
2012-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-01-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 996 474 522 1020 20.90
2024-09-11 1016 484 532 1020 20.60
2023-09-11 962 465 497 1020 16.30
2022-09-11 962 465 497 1020 16.30
2021-09-11 922 457 465 1020 14.70
2020-09-11 926 469 457 1020 10.00

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