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Ipswich Academy

Ipswich Academy, Ipswich
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Ipswich Academy

Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, IP3 0SP

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Ipswich.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,006
Ages
11-18
FSM
39.6%
Attainment 8
37.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2024

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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.

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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.

  1. May 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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?
View Ipswich Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Suffolk.