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Suffolk New College

Ipswich, IP4 1LTSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
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About Suffolk New College

Suffolk New College sits within the Suffolk local authority as a state-funded, mixed sixth-form college for students aged 16 to 99. It is one of 48 secondary-type schools in the county, though its post-16-only intake sets it apart from the 11-16 schools that dominate the local landscape. Among Suffolk’s top-performing peers, Debenham High School leads with a ranking score of 0.76, followed by Stradbroke High School at 0.37 and Northgate High School at 0.35. Suffolk New College does not appear in that top tier, but its position as a dedicated further education provider means it serves a different purpose: offering academic and vocational routes to a wide age range, including adult learners. The college is based in Ipswich, the county’s largest town, and its headteacher is Alan Pease. With no religious character and a broad age range, it functions more like a community hub for post-16 education than a traditional secondary school.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRope Walk, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP4 1LT
HeadteacherAlan Pease
Local AuthoritySuffolk

Facilities

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Sixth Form CentreTennis CourtsSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsTheatreAstro TurfLibraryMusic RoomsScience LabsArt StudiosSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

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Sports

FootballHockeyCross CountryRugbyGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsGardeningDramaArt ClubYoung EnterpriseChoirCoding

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Suffolk New College

Suffolk New College offers the following facilities: Sixth Form Centre, Tennis Courts, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Theatre, Astro Turf, Library, Music Rooms, Science Labs, Art Studios, Swimming Pool, Chapel. Contact the school directly for the most up-to-date information about their facilities.