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St Alban's Catholic High School

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St Alban's Catholic High School

Digby Road, Ipswich, IP4 3NJ

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Roman Catholic
Pupils
996
Ages
11-18
FSM
20.9%
Attainment 8
46.9
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.2%
Basics 9-5
41.6%

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
22.5%
EBacc APS
3.99
EBacc 9-5
8.7%
EBacc 9-4
13.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.65
A*-A Grades
24.5%
A*-B Grades
44.2%
AAB+ %
9.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 61 students entered

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About St Alban's Catholic High School

St Alban's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. The school has around 996 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Digby Road, Ipswich, IP4 3NJ | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Alban's Catholic High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Sept 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Alban's Catholic High School

What is St Alban's Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
St Alban's Catholic High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are St Alban's Catholic High School's latest exam results?
St Alban's Catholic High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Alban's Catholic High School located?
St Alban's Catholic High School is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP4 3NJ).
How many pupils attend St Alban's Catholic High School?
St Alban's Catholic High School has around 996 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Alban's Catholic High School with other schools?
View St Alban's Catholic High School'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.