What does the admissions demand data show for St Alban's Catholic High School?

St Alban's Catholic High School recorded 142 first-choice applications and 164 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.9 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does St Alban's Catholic High School offer SEND support?

DfE data for St Alban's Catholic High School lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, and 3 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are St Alban's Catholic High School's exam results?

St Alban's Catholic High School's published exam results include: 42% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 46.9. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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St Alban's Catholic High School

Ipswich, IP4 3NJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Apr 2025

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.9×

First choices did not exceed offers made

142 1st-choice / 164 offers made

Ranking

#1,239

of 3,141 nationally

About St Alban's Catholic High School

St Alban's Catholic High School is a state-funded secondary school in Ipswich, East of England, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 967 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,020.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (24 Apr 2025). The published Attainment 8 score was 46.9 for 2024/25. Admissions data records 142 first-preference applications and 164 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 18 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Address	Digby Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP4 3NJ
Headteacher	Headteacher Simon Corless
Local Authority	Suffolk
Number of Pupils	967
Free School Meals (FSM)	19.2%
School Capacity	967 / 1,020 (95% full)
Sixth Form	Yes

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What 78 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2025

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Alban's Catholic High School

St Alban's Catholic High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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St Alban's Catholic High School

Ipswich, IP4 3NJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Apr 2025

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.9×

First choices did not exceed offers made

142 1st-choice / 164 offers made

Ranking

#1,239

of 3,141 nationally

About St Alban's Catholic High School

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 18 years
Gender	Mixed
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Address	Digby Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP4 3NJ
Headteacher	Headteacher Simon Corless
Local Authority	Suffolk
Number of Pupils	967
Free School Meals (FSM)	19.2%
School Capacity	967 / 1,020 (95% full)
Sixth Form	Yes

The full report on this school

What 78 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Apr 2025

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Alban's Catholic High School

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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St Alban's Catholic High School

About St Alban's Catholic High School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St Alban's Catholic High School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

St Alban's Catholic High School

About St Alban's Catholic High School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St Alban's Catholic High School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

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St Alban's Catholic High School

About St Alban's Catholic High School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St Alban's Catholic High School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information

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St Alban's Catholic High School

About St Alban's Catholic High School

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About St Alban's Catholic High School

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information