Ipswich Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ipswich Academy.

Ipswich, IP30SP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
42.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: -0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 49.8%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Braziers Wood Road
Ipswich, IP30SP
Phone
1473550040
Website
ipswichacademy.paradigmtrust.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136453
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, IP3 0SP
Website
http://ipswichacademy.paradigmtrust.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PARADIGM TRUST
Capacity
1,230 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,044
Free School Meals
37.7% (394 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
65 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
130
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,044 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Integrity Community Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Principal Adam Wilding emphasising Ipswich Academy’s commitment to an inclusive safe environment, high standards, and the core values Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Invasion games Net and wall games Striking and fielding

Facilities

Sports Hall 3G pitch Canteens

Curriculum Highlights

Year 9 English: 7 hours per fortnight Year 9 Mathematics: 7 hours per fortnight Year 9 Science: 9 hours per fortnight Year 9 French: 4 hours per fortnight Year 9 Geography: 4 hours per fortnight Year 9 History: 4 hours per fortnight Year 9 Music: 2 hours per fortnight Year 9 Physical Education: 4 hours per fortnight Year 9 Philosophy, Religion and Ethics: 4 hours per fortnight Year 9 PSHE: 2 hours per fortnight Year 9 Art: 4 hours per fortnight Year 9 Computer Science / iMedia: 4 hours per fortnight Year 9 Drama: 4 hours per fortnight Year 9 Fitness and Nutrition: 4 hours per fortnight Year 10 English: 8 hours per fortnight Year 10 Mathematics: 8 hours per fortnight Year 10 Science: 9 hours per fortnight Year 10 Geography: 4 hours per fortnight Year 10 History: 6 hours per fortnight Year 10 Art: 6 hours per fortnight Year 10 Computer Science / iMedia: 4 hours per fortnight Year 10 Drama: 4 hours per fortnight Year 10 Music: 6 hours per fortnight Year 10 PSHE: 1 hour per fortnight Year 11 Mathematics: 9 hours per fortnight Year 11 English: 9 hours per fortnight Year 11 Science: 11 hours per fortnight Year 11 Geography: 6 hours per fortnight Year 11 History: 6 hours per fortnight Year 11 Art: 6 hours per fortnight Year 11 Computer Science / iMedia: 6 hours per fortnight Year 11 Drama: 6 hours per fortnight Year 11 Music: 6 hours per fortnight Year 11 PSHE: 1 hour per fortnight

SEND Provision

The SEND department look forward to welcoming Year Six pupils this coming September.

Admissions Criteria

The deadline to apply for secondary school places is 11:59pm on Wednesday, 31 October. Applications are run by local authorities. You will be asked to list the schools you are applying for by order of preference and supply proof of your address. It is strongly encouraged that you use all the preference options (at least three) and, in some areas, as many as six. You will be told what place your child has been given on 1 March – national offer day.

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