Claydon High School
URN: 144214 • Ipswich IP6 0EG
Overview
- Name
- Claydon High School
- URN
- 144214
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Ismay (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473836110
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, Ipswich IP6 0EG
Summary
Claydon High School, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 771 students, exceeding its capacity of 675. The school emphasizes high academic standards and aims to foster a supportive environment where students can achieve their maximum potential. The ethos is encapsulated in the core values of being confident, compassionate, conscientious, and curious, encouraging students to become lifelong learners who contribute positively to their community.
The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and is delivered by skilled professionals, ensuring that all students are motivated to achieve excellent outcomes. The school also prioritises student care, with dedicated staff, including form tutors and student managers, available to support students and their families. There are numerous opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities, enhancing the overall school experience.
Claydon High School actively engages parents and carers in their children's education, encouraging regular attendance, support for homework, and participation in school events. The school is committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour and communication, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and is delivered by skilled professionals, ensuring that all students are motivated to achieve excellent outcomes. The school also prioritises student care, with dedicated staff, including form tutors and student managers, available to support students and their families. There are numerous opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities, enhancing the overall school experience.
Claydon High School actively engages parents and carers in their children's education, encouraging regular attendance, support for homework, and participation in school events. The school is committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour and communication, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
Useful links
- Explaining Course Levels (download)
- Choosing A Levels or BTEC? (download)
- Our School (other)
- Our Community (other)
- Twitter (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- School Performance Measures (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- Penrose Learning Trust (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 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 675
- Pupils
- 771
- Boys
- 399
- Girls
- 372
- FSM %
- 19.60
- Open date
- 2017-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 771 | 399 | 372 | 675 | 19.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 768 | 395 | 373 | 675 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 770 | 387 | 383 | 675 | 15.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 770 | 387 | 383 | 675 | 15.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 760 | 383 | 377 | 675 | 12.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 750 | 363 | 387 | 675 | 10.50 |
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