Copleston High School

A good academy converter school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Copleston High School.

Ipswich, IP45HD Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.34
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
42.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 April 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Copleston Road
Ipswich, IP45HD
Phone
1473277240
Website
copleston.suffolk.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136827
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD
Website
http://www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
1,780 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
1,936
Free School Meals
17.1% (331 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (56 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
19.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
49%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
152 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.0 (+21.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.2 (+9.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.34 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
121 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
242
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,936 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(12 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(29 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(27 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(40 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieving Success Together."

Respectful Resilient Aspirational Compassionate Resourceful

World religions are studied; religious diversity is explored in PSHE and RE.

Head Teacher's Message

Warm welcome from Principal Andy Green; Copleston is an 11-18 school serving Ipswich with high attainment, strong community, and a focus on excellence under the motto 'Achieving Success Together'.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Copleston Basketball Academy Science Club Book Club Rock Climbing Club

Sports

Basketball Netball Football Rugby

Facilities

Main Hall Classrooms Social Area (Conference-style) with adjacent kitchen Sports centre 3G All-Weather pitch Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

Curriculum Highlights

Art Business Copleston Culture Dance Drama and Performing Arts DT: Product Design Economics English Film Studies Food Technology French Geography Graphic Communication Health and Social Care History IT and Computer Science Mathematics Media Studies Music Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education Physical Education Politics Psychology Religious Education Resilience Science Sociology Spanish Textiles Tutor Time - The BASE and The APEX

SEND Provision

Learning Support (SEND) Department

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