SecondaryData as of May 2026

Ipswich Academy

Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, IP3 0SP

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

1,006

Ages

11-18

FSM

39.6%

Attainment 8

37.5

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

37.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

12.7%

Basics 9-5

28.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

7.4%

EBacc APS

3.22

EBacc 9-5

3.2%

EBacc 9-4

5.3%

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About Ipswich Academy

Ipswich Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 1,006 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, IP3 0SP | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ipswich Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2024 — Requires improvement
Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ipswich Academy

What is Ipswich Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ipswich Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Ipswich Academy's latest exam results?

Ipswich Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Ipswich Academy located?

Ipswich Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP3 0SP).

How many pupils attend Ipswich Academy?

Ipswich Academy has around 1,006 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ipswich Academy with other schools?

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