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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Enter Main School (other)
- Click here for more information (other)
- The Sixth Form Enter Sixth Form (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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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