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Ipswich Academy

Ipswich, IP3 0SPSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Ipswich Academy

Ipswich Academy is a mixed secondary school and sixth form in Suffolk that currently educates 1,006 pupils, significantly above its stated capacity of 780. This oversubscription suggests strong local demand, though the school does not publish specific admissions criteria or a preference ratio in its data. The school serves a community with a notable proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, though the exact percentage is not provided here; for context, the national average for secondary schools in England is around 27%, and Suffolk’s local authority average is typically lower, so the school’s intake may reflect a higher-than-average level of disadvantage. The school is non-denominational and operates as a state-funded academy. It also offers boarding provision, a nursery, and a sixth form, making it a full-through option for families seeking continuity from early years to post-16 education. The headteacher is Adam Wilding.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBraziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP3 0SP
HeadteacherAdam Wilding
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils1,006
School Capacity1,006 / 780 (129% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school
Nursery ClassesYes

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolSports HallArt StudiosAstro TurfSixth Form CentreScience LabsGymnasiumLibraryICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

NetballFootballRugbyBasketballCricketSwimmingBadmintonGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsScience ClubGardeningFilm ClubCodingChessEco ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

3

With EHC Plan

151

SEN Support

15.3% of pupils receive SEN support

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:00

Source: ipswichacademy.paradigmtrust.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ipswich Academy

Ipswich Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.